HULLO DOWN THERE

The video discusses the challenges faced by the General Post Office (GPO) amidst rising costs and public dissatisfaction. It highlights the complexity of the services provided, focusing on London's underground trunk exchange, which handles millions of calls weekly. The video also mentions plans for expansion to accommodate more intercity calls, attributing rising service costs to these developments.

What is the main reason for the dissatisfaction among post office workers?

• Lack of job security

• Inadequate pay

• Limited career advancement

• Poor working conditions

Where is London's underground trunk exchange located?

• In a historic building

• In two tunnels built for an unfinished tube line

• In a suburban area

• In a skyscraper

How many trunk calls can be handled simultaneously at the underground trunk exchange?

• Eight thousand

• Two thousand

• Four thousand

• Six thousand

What is the expected increase in call handling capacity with the new exchanges?

• Two million calls

• One and a half million calls

• One million calls

• Two and a half million calls

What is the estimated cost for building the new exchanges?

• Three million pounds

• Four million pounds

• Five million pounds

• Six million pounds