§ 29. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyreasked the President of the Board of Trade what allocation of imported poles suitable for the electricity supply industry has now been made; and to whom the allocation was made, and the numbers involved.
§ Sir S. CrippsAllocations of telegraph and transmission poles have been made for the first quarter of' 1947 as follow:
| Post Office | … | Nil |
| Electricity Commission | … | 46,900 |
| Other Departments | … | 12,400 |
§ Mr. OsborneHow many were sent to the Post Office?
§ Sir S. CrippsNone.
§ Mr. OsborneIs the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that the Postmaster-General always makes the excuse when we ask for telephones in rural areas that he cannot get poles?
§ Sir S. CrippsUnder the very stringent shortages at present existing, it is believed that the need for electricity is greater.