HC Deb 08 March 1933 vol 275 c1168
34. Mr. T. GRIFFITHS

asked the Postmaster-General if he can give an estimate of the damage done to telegraph posts, etc., during the recent storm in South Wales and other parts of the country

The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir Ernest Bennett)

I am afraid that the full extent of the damage cannot be ascertained for some time, and that it will not be possible to form any reliable estimate for at least another fortnight.

Mr. GRIFFITHS

Are the Post Office authorities considering the advisability of putting up steel posts instead of the timber ones that they have to-day? Does he know of the firm that is putting up steel posts in India and in parts of this country, and will he make inquiries?

Sir E. BENNETT

Obviously that does not arise out of the question on the Paper.

Mr. MORGAN JONES

May we take it that the damage that recently occurred in South Wales is being attended to?

Sir E. BENNETT

We are proceeding as rapidly as possible and employing on it a large amount of labour. Directly the estimate is in my hands I will send it to the hon. Member.