HC Deb 02 February 1931 vol 247 c1434
61. Major ROSS

asked the Postmaster-General what is the proportion of rural post offices and railway stations still unequipped with public telephone boxes in Great Britain and in Northern Ireland, respectively?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

The percentages are approximately 27 and 51.

Major ROSS

Does the hon. Gentleman accept the principle of parity in postal facilities between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and, if so, will he give effect to it?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

We treat Northern Ireland on exactly the same principles as Great Britain.

Major ROSS

But much less generously.

Mr. LEES-SMITH

No, on exactly the same principles.