HC Deb 08 July 1930 vol 241 c231
50. Mr. DAY

asked the Postmaster-General the number of telephone call-boxes that have been installed at rural railway stations and villages in England during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; whether the fees payable for them are under a special agreement; and will he give particulars?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

The number of rural call offices provided in England and Wales during the year ended the 31st March last was 3,694, of which 357 were at railway stations. The ordinary call office fees are charged for calls made from them.

Mr. DAY

May I ask whether there are any automatic boxes from which people can pay for trunk calls?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

A certain number of them.