HC Deb 24 July 1962 vol 663 cc1263-4
24. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Postmaster-General to what extent, during the last twelve months, the number of incidents of wilful damage to apparatus in telephone kiosks in the borough of Leyton and elsewhere in the London area has increased; and what further means are now in operation to prevent or minimise such damage.

Mr. Bevins

I am glad to say that the extent of wilful damage to apparatus in telephone kiosks in the East Telephone Area of London, including the borough of Leyton, has been materially reduced during the past twelve months, I feel sure that the hon. Member will agree that it would be unwise to describe in detail the measures that have led to this welcome improvement.

Mr. Sorensen

While I express great pleasure at the information given by the right hon. Gentleman, will he at least in general say whether the method of detection is now some method of giving audible notice of any attempted depredations in these kiosks.

Mr. Bevins

Broadly speaking, the answer to the hon. Gentleman's supplementary question is "Yes".