HOUSE OF COMMONS (CAB-RANK TELEPHONE Box).

Oral Answers to Questions — Post Office. – in the House of Commons at on 10 March 1931.

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Photo of Lieut-Colonel Sir Godfrey Dalrymple-White Lieut-Colonel Sir Godfrey Dalrymple-White , Southport

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asked the Postmaster-General whether it will be possible for him to arrange for the fixing of a cab-rank telephone box at a near-by cab rank to facilitate the summoning of cabs to New Palace Yard for the use of Members?

Photo of Mr Samuel Viant Mr Samuel Viant , Willesden West

Telephonic communication with the cab-rank in New Palace Yard may be obtained by asking the Houses of Parliament switchboard operator for extension 111. Other cab ranks in the vicinity have telephones, those most conveniently situated being Victoria 7167 and Victoria 3600. I understand that the facilities available to Members for obtainings cabs are being considered by the Lord Great Chamberlain.

Photo of Reverend James Barr Reverend James Barr , Motherwell

Will the Postmaster-General see that Members make sure that all these motor-cars and cabs are of British manufacture?

Photo of Mr Frederick Macquisten Mr Frederick Macquisten , Argyll

Is the Minister not aware that taxicab men find it very unprofitable carrying Members of Parliament?