§ 48. Mr. MACPHERSONasked the Postmaster-General if he can now say whether it is proposed to grant the telephone and postal facilities desired by the community of Coigach and Achiltibuie, Ross-shire?
§ The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Viant)The provision of telephone call office facilities at Achiltibuie to serve the Coigach district would involve heavy annual costs, much in excess of the estimated receipts; and a substantial guarantee would be required. I am making further inquiries into the possibility of establishing a telephone exchange. I will write to the hon. Member shortly as regards postal facilities.