Mr. Goldicasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the considerable numbers of public telephones situate at the London railway termini which are not in working order; and whether, in view of the great inconvenience caused, he will arrange for more adequate inspection and for the carrying out of necessary repairs?
§ Captain CrookshankIt is unfortunately difficult at times to arrange for the speedy restoration of service at telephone call boxes at the London railway termini. This is due in the main to the frequency with which the equipment is subjected to willful damage coupled with the depletion owing to war needs of the skilled repair staff. I appreciate the inconvenience which is occasioned by delay in this regard and the matter will continue to receive special attention. At the railway termini in London it is already the practice to inspect call offices about three times a week.