HC Deb 13 July 1973 vol 859 cc447-8W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will arrange for the emergency telephones on the M62 between Chain Bar and Ainley Top to be equipped with either hoods or cowls to enable motorists to make calls to the RAC and the AA.

Mr. Speed

No, for the reasons given in my reply today to another Question from the hon. Member.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment why the telephones on the recently opened sections of the M62 are not equipped with hoods or cowls.

Mr. Speed

Hoods or cowls which can be used conveniently—including by dis- abled drivers—do not necessarily improve the clarity of conversation and do not protect the user from adverse weather. The relative infrequency of emergency calls does not justify the cost of telephone kiosks which would meet these points.