Automatic Exchange (Burgh Heath)

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Captain W. Elliot
asked the Postmaster-General by what date the new automatic telephone exchange will be installed and operating at Burgh Heath, Surrey.

Mr. Joseph Slater
My right hon. Friend plans to open the new automatic exchange at Burgh Heath during next summer.

Captain Elliot
Is the Assistant Postmaster-General aware that the present exchange serves a most important and highly built-up area? Will he ensure that there is no delay in the opening of the new telephone exchange?

Mr. Slater
Yes, Sir.