Thieves' Bogus Telephone Messages.

Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Mining Industry. – in the House of Commons am ar 7 Rhagfyr 1926.

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Photo of Colonel Sir Walter De Frece Colonel Sir Walter De Frece , Blackpool

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asked the Postmaster-General whether warnings to the public issued by Scotland Yard in respect of such practices as the luring away by thieves of house occupants deluded by bogus messages over the telephone are broadcast; and, if not, whether he will state if he can arrange for this to be done to protect the public?

Photo of Viscount  Wolmer Viscount Wolmer , Aldershot

The police authorities already use the broadcasting service for certain urgent notices and, if they desired that such notices as that mentioned by my hon. Friend should be broadcast, I have no doubt that the necessary arrangements could be made.

Photo of Mr Jack Lawson Mr Jack Lawson , Chester-le-Street

Does that apply to miners houses?