§ 55. Mr. P. Thorneycroftasked the Postmaster-General what priority is given to agriculture in the provision of telephonic communication.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsWithin the limits of our available resources, farmers are given priority in common with public utilities, Government Departments, health and life saving services, and firms engaged on production and distribution for export or for saving imports. Where extensive new line construction is required, the Post Office seeks the view of the Ministry of Agriculture before deciding to provide a telephone.