HC Deb 30 May 1946 vol 423 c1325
18. Sir Wavell Wakefield

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General how soon facilities for cable, telephone and postage services will be available for passengers arriving at Heathrow.

Mr. Burke

There are at the moment no premises at the airport in which a Post Office might be set up, but the matter is being actively pursued. Four telephone kiosks will be available tomorrow for passengers wishing to send telegrams or make calls.

Sir W. Wakefield

Is the Assistant Postmaster-General aware that it is highly desirable that the best possible impression should be given to visitors coming to this country from overseas? Could not some temporary structure be quickly erected so that visitors can have these facilities?

Mr. Burke

I am quite aware of the desirability. As the hon. Member will know, the layout of the airport is being redesigned, and we have to wait for that before we can get going.