§ 52. Mr. T. W. Jonesasked the Assistant Postmaster-General why the automatic exchange built at Bontddu, Merionethshire, about five years ago has never been operated; and what steps he is taking to have it put into operation.
§ Mr. GammansThis small building was put up in 1948 because it was expected that we should have to remove the manual exchange. This, however, did not become necessary, and as our resources were so limited they had to be devoted to more urgent cases. The Bontddu exchange is now due to be converted to automatic working about the middle of next year.