HC Deb 26 February 1968 vol 759 cc278-9W
Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Postmaster-General if he will list the 35 less essential building schemes which were due to start in late 1967–68 or in 1968–69, which have now been deferred; and if he will also list the various minor building works, including counter and modernisation schemes, similarly deferred.

Mr. Edward Short

The 35 building schemes which have been deferred are listed below. Minor building works, including counter modernisation schemes, are not controlled centrally and information about the work to be deferred, to meet the reduced capital now available, could be obtained only at undue expenditure of time and money.

Post Offices

  • Balham, S.W.12.
  • Berwick-an-Tweed.
  • Brondesbury, N.W.6.
  • Cheadle, Staffs.
  • Cromer, Norfolk.
  • Emsworth, Hants.
  • Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
  • Harpenden, Herts.
  • Harpenden, Herts, (outhousing of work).
  • Heywood, Lancs.
  • Kenilworth, Warwicks.
  • Kings Norton, Birmingham.
  • Lewisham, S.E.13.
  • Lisburn, Co. Antrim.
  • Newtownards, Co. Down.
  • Northallerton, Yorks.
  • Northwood, Middx.
  • Portsea, Hants.
  • Rickmansworth, Herts.
  • St. Albans, Herts.
  • St. Helens, Lancs.
  • Saltcoats, Ayrshire.
  • Stamford, Lincs.
  • Upper Clapton, E.5.
  • Warminster, Wilts.

Sorting Offices

  • Anerley, S.E.20.
  • Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancs.
  • Birchington, Kent.
  • Hornchurch, Essex.
  • Keighley, Yorks.
  • Sheffield (West), Yorks.
  • Wrexham, Denbighshire.

Motor Transport Workshops

  • St. Austell, Cornwall.
  • Selby, Yorks.
  • Swindon, Wilts.