BT'S CLOSURE OF RURAL PHONE BOXES IN SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND

Early day motion 1590, tabled 7 September 2004 by Peter Duncan (Conservative). Signed by 16 members.

That this House notes the proposals by BT plc to close rural phone boxes in south west Scotland; believes that these boxes provide a vital local lifeline and link to local communities in remote areas; and demands that the Government ensures that BT plc fully upholds its obligations to residents and visitors to these areas.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Scottish National Party 2, Conservative 1, UUP 1.