§ 59. Mr. SUTCLIFFEasked the Postmaster-General how far the process of modernising the post offices and making them attractive to the public has been extended to Lancashire; and whether he can state the progress made in this direction during the last two years?
§ Sir K. WOODThe process of modernising the post offices has been proceeding in Lancashire as elsewhere throughout the country. The majority of the offices have already been brought up-to-date and, as regards the remainder, the work is now in hand or will be put in hand as soon as circumstances permit
§ Mr. SUTCLIFFECan my right hon. Friend say how many have so far been dealt with?
§ Sir K. WOODI shall be glad to send my hon. Friend particulars.
§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether Lancashire has received proportionately the same attention in this connection as other counties?
§ Sir K. WOODI hope so.