HC Deb 22 June 1931 vol 254 c38
74. Mr. C. WILLIAMS

asked the Post master-General how often pillar boxes and public telephone kiosks are re painted; and what is the cost of this operation in the London area?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Attlee)

The interval between repaintings varies between one and three years according to position and other circumstances; the combined cost for pillar boxes in the London postal area and kiosks in the London telephone area is roughly £2,500 per annum.