HC Deb 08 December 1961 vol 650 c193W
Mr. Snow

asked the Postmaster-General what were the unforeseen circumstances which resulted in there being inadequate cable and equipment supply at Shenstone, Staffordshire, resulting in the inability of his Department to give the required telephone services to private subscribers and commercial undertakings.

Mr. Bevins

The original overspill plan provided for Shenstone to be a residential area. About a year ago, a few warehouses were proposed, but these have turned out to be busy distribution centres, with heavy telephone traffic. These developments have considerably altered the telephone requirements.