§ 49. Mr. HARDIEasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the post office in Spring burn is inadequate for the business done and will he state how soon more commodious premises will be provided?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)I am aware that the space in the Spring burn Town sub-office premises is restricted: but, unfortunately, it has not been possible to obtain more commodious accommodation at a reasonable rent. The lease of the existing office has been renewed until Whit-Sunday of next year only, in the hope that by that date the search which is being maintained for larger premises may have proved successful.
§ Mr. HARDIEHas inquiry been made regarding three other sites which have recently been disposed of close to the present Post Office, and, further, is the hon. Gentleman aware that the living and working conditions inside the post (Ace as at present arranged are far from being healthy?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI am quite aware that the conditions in the office at present are not good. As regards the first question, I have no doubt those propositions were considered. If the hon. Member will address me a further question in regard to details I shall be happy to give him an answer.
§ Mr. HARDIEIs the hon. Gentleman aware that certain sites have been acquired for picture houses and entertainment businesses which could have been got quite, easily for the post office, and why did he not get them?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member had better put that question down.