HC Deb 15 July 1946 vol 425 c137W
74. Mr. Digby

asked the President of the Board of Trade to what use it is intended to put the remainder of the 96,000 poles which are expected to be available for use this year after 37,000 have been allocated to the G. P. O. and 45,000 to the Electricity Commissioners.

Sir S. Cripps:

Of the balance of 14,000 poles, some 7,800 have been allocated to other Departments for various essential purposes. The remainder has not yet been allocated.