HC Deb 03 March 1954 vol 524 c96W
Mr. Patrick Maitland

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he is aware that more than 1,500 houses have been built in East Kilbride; and if he will state the number of post offices and sub-post offices in this new town.

Mr. Gammans

Close watch is being kept on the development of East Kilbride, in which there is at present one sub-post office; additional postal facilities will be provided as the development of the town proceeds.

Mr. Patrick Maitland

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the designated area of the new town of East Kilbride covers several thousand acres; and if he will state the number of pillar-boxes in the new town.

Mr. Gammans

In the designated area of East Kilbride there are seven posting boxes, including three in the newly developed parts of the town.

Mr. Patrick Maitland

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he will increase the supply of pillar-boxes at East Kilbride and affix a stamp machine to each.

Mr. Gammans

Additional posting boxes will be put up soon and stamp-selling facilities will be provided where they can be justified.