HC Deb 20 January 1954 vol 522 cc992-3
15. Mr. Gower

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what manual telephone exchanges within the county of Glamorgan will be replaced by automatic exchanges in the next 12 months; in what areas such work will first be started;and if he will make a statement

Mr. Gammans

The manual exchanges at Crynant, Kenfig Hill, Llanishen, Gowerton and Glyn Neath are to be replaced by automatic exchanges in the next 12 months. Work on the first three has already started. In 1954 we hope to begin conversion to automatic working at Bargoed, Hengoed and Llandaff, and the new exchanges should be completed the following year.

Mr. Gower

May I thank the Minister for the interest he has taken in the most important part of the British Isles?

Mr. Callaghan

Will the Assistant Postmaster-General consider getting advice from his right hon. and learned Friend on the pronunciation of these names?