§ 44. Mr. Ralph Morleyasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the concern amongst the staff of the telephone exchange in Southampton over conditions in that exchange; and what steps does he propose to take to provide a new building which will give facilities to the staff to provide, in reasonable comfort, an efficient service for the public in the Southampton area.
§ The Postmaster-General (Mr. Wilfred Paling)Yes, Sir. The Southampton Corporation approved the Post Office scheme for a new exchange in 1945, but shortage of labour and materials has so far prevented any progress. I hope that work will start on the new building early in 1949, provided that the corporation do not demur on account of their revised town planning arrangements.