§ 21. Mr. Gowerasked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he is now in a position to increase the allocation of 1341 rural telephone kiosks; how many representations on this subject he has received from local authorities and other bodies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GammansWe are providing more money this year for rural kiosks, but for the reasons given in the answer to my hon. Friend's Question on 9th December last, I cannot say whether we shall provide a greater number than last year. Representations are received from time to time but statistical records of these are not kept.
§ Mr. GowerWill my hon. Friend note the expressed view of the Association of Welsh Rural Councils that the present number of these kiosks in Welsh rural areas is inadequate?
§ Mr. GammansYes, I realise that, but the point is that, with the limited amount of capital expenditure at our disposal, we have to make a choice between erecting one rural kiosk and connecting 16 urban subscribers.