§ 59. Mr. Hobsonasked the Assistant Postmaster-General what curtailment has been made, or is planned, in the building programme of his Department.
§ Mr. GammansWe shall not be able to start in 1952–53 any of the new buildings originally programmed for that year—except defence works.
§ Mr. HobsonCan the hon. Gentleman give any idea of the number of people who will now have to wait longer for telephones as a result of the reply which he has given?
§ Mr. GammansIf the hon. Gentleman puts down that Question, I will endeavour to give him an answer, but it is not covered by the original Question.