HC Deb 31 July 1957 vol 574 cc182-3W
Mr. Hayman

asked the Postmaster-General what sums have been spent in each of the last five years on the provision of rural telephone kiosks in Cornwall; and how many have been provided in each year.

Mr. K. Thompson

The information is as follows:

Financial Year Expenditure Kiosks Provided
£
1952–53 * 11
1953–54 * 14
1954–55 2,000 10
1955–56 4,850 22
1956–57 8,800 34
*Not now available.

Mr. Hayman

asked the Postmaster-General what sum has been allocated for the provision of rural telephone kiosks in Cornwall in 1957–58; and how many will be provided.

Mr. K. Thompson

£4,500. I expect that about 18 kiosks will be provided.