§ Lord Balnielasked the Postmaster-General what representations have been received by his Department about the 45W inadequate provision of public telephone kiosks at Mardley Hill and at Broad-field Road, Woolmer Green; and what action he intends to take to provide adequate facilities.
§ Mr. MarplesThe Hertford branch of the Rural District Councils Association has asked for a kiosk to be provided on Mardley Hill and this will be provided when a suitable site can be found in the neighbourhood. No representations have been received about public telephone facilities at Woolmer Green, but there is a telephone kiosk about 500 yards from Broadfield Road and the provision of another cannot be justified at present.
§ Lord Balnielasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the inconvenience caused to persons living in the neighbourhood of Roe Green Close, Hatfield, as a result of there being no public telephone kiosk nearby; and whether he will cause a telephone kiosk to be erected there
§ Mr. MarplesTwo new kiosks have recently been provided in districts of Hatfield adjacent to Roe Green Close. I regret that the other urgent claims on our resources are such that I would not feel justified in providing another. I wish it were otherwise, but this situation seems likely to continue until next year when new plant will be ready for service. I will however, keep the position under review.