HC Deb 02 December 1953 vol 521 cc135-6W
82. Mr. Hardy

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General when the Broughton Exchange, Lancashire, is likely to go on the automatic system.

Mr. Gammans

The new automatic exchange at Broughton was brought into service on 28th November, 1953.

83. Mr. Hardy

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General when the Eccles Exchange, Lancashire, is likely to go on the automatic system.

Mr. Gammans

Work is proceeding on the new building for the Eccles automatic telephone exchange. The equipment has been ordered and installation is expected to commence in the second half of next year. It is hoped that the new exchange will be ready for service early in 1956.