3. Mr. H. Wilsonasked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he is aware of the lack of adequate post office facilities, including telephone kiosks, in the new housing estate at Kirkby, near Liverpool; and what steps he is taking in the matter.
§ Mr. GammansBuilding has started on a new Crown post office on the Southdene unit which it is hoped to open by the end of next year. Two more letter boxes and three more telephone kiosks will be provided very shortly and others will be added as building on the estate proceeds.
Mr. WilsonWhilst thanking the hon. Gentleman for that answer, may I ask whether he realises the great inconvenience under which urgent calls have to be made, particularly those involving medical services in emergencies?
§ Mr. GammansI fully realise that, but we are in communication with the Liverpool Council with regard to the possibility of opening a temporary office even before the time mentioned in my answer.