HC Deb 13 November 1919 vol 121 c532W
COMMANDER Viscount CURZON

asked the Postmaster-General for what purposes the manhole at the junction of Berkeley Street and Piccadilly is being used, and how long it is intended to use it in view of the congestion of traffic caused thereby?

Mr. PEASE

This manhole is now being used in connection with a rearrangement of telephone circuits with a view to greater development in the district. A new cable, containing 500 pairs of wires, is being laid and the work should be completed in about four weeks. After that, I hope it will seldom be necessary to open the manholes for working purposes.