HC Deb 13 July 1966 vol 731 c1450
14. Mr. Randall

asked the Postmaster-General what progress has been made with the experiment to provide special public telephones for emergency calls.

Mr. Edward Short

Three of these telephones have been on trial for two months: two in Scotland and one near the junction of the Catterick-by-Pass and the Al main road. It is too early as yet to say how far they meet a need.

Mr. Randall

Can my right hon. Friend give any indication whether it is intended to extend this number? I note that there are two in Scotland and one in England. Why?

Mr. Short

This is a trial. If it is felt that special public telephones fill a need, we shall certainly extend them. They are an interesting experiment and are first-rate instruments. I hope that they will prove a success and can be introduced widely throughout the country.