§ 19. Mr. HANCOCKasked the Postmaster-General whether, seeing that the telephone exchange recently opened at Ambersgate is inconveniently placed, that the railway station is much frequented, most convenient, and that more trains stop there than at any other station in Derbyshire, except Derby, he would give instructions for a call office to be opened there; can he say when the telephone unconditionally promised for Fritchley two years ago will be provided; and whether it is possible to meet the definitely and generally expressed wish of Crich people by erecting one there?
§ Captain NORTONI regret that I am unable at present to provide a call office at Ambergate railway station, as it has not yet been possible to come to terms with the Midland Railway Company in respect of such installations. I am not aware that any unconditional offer to provide a telephone service at Fritchley has been made. The establishment of a call office there was offered under guarantee last September, but the offer has not been accepted. The case of Crich is under inquiry, and I hope to be able to give a decision shortly.