HC Deb 15 June 1931 vol 253 c1428
37. Mr. DAY

asked the Postmaster-General the number of post offices and public telephones in rural districts that are completely closed on Bank Holidays?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Attlee)

I have no exact figures. As a general rule non-telegraph sub-offices in rural districts are closed altogether on Bank Holidays unless undue public inconvenience would be caused. With few exceptions telegraph sub-offices in rural districts are open for a period in the morning. Public telephone facilities are usually available when the post office is closed.

Mr. DAY

Is the hon. Gentleman considering the provision of automatic telephones for trunk calls in the rural districts?

Mr. ATTLEE

That matter does not arise out of the question.

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