§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the success of the telephone cricket score service in London during the Test match at Lords, he will provide a similar service for telephone users for the remaining Test matches.
Dr. HillYes. For the Test match starting in Leeds tomorrow the Post Office will provide the scores in London, Manchester and Liverpool as well as Leeds. At the request of the Hull Corporation, the service is being made available to its subscribers. For the Test match starting in Manchester on 26th July the scores will be available in London, Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham as well as in Manchester. For the Test match starting in London on 23rd August details will be announced in due course.