HC Deb 17 July 1969 vol 787 c166W
Mr. Wall

asked the Postmaster-General how long the Fylingdales Early Warning Station was inoperative on or about 14th July; why the fault was not able to he repaired on the spot; how long it took the Post Office engineers to get to the Station after they had been called in; and how long it took them to repair the fault.

Mr. Stonehouse

The Fylingdales Early Warning Station was not inoperative at any time on or about 14th July. By agreement with the union, Post Office engineers were in continuous attendance to repair any fault which might have occurred.