HC Deb 01 November 1945 vol 415 c743W
Mr. McGovern

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General the number of telephone kiosks that have been damaged by violent methods in the Glasgow area during the war years; the cost of repairs; the number of money-boxes smashed; and the amount stolen for each year.

Mr. Burke

Following are the particulars asked for:

Year (1st Oct. to 30th Sept.). No. of kiosks damaged. No. of coin boxes damaged. Cost of repairs. Amount of cash stolen.
£ £
1939–40 381 73 321 25
1940–41 397 38 268 18
1941–42 547 62 335 17
1942–43 561 71 432 27
1943–44 564 49 484 23
1944–45 525 82 604 29
Total 2,975 375 £2,444 £139
* From 1st September, 1939.
†; These figures form part of the number of kiosks damaged (Col. 2) and are not in addition thereto.