§ 67. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Postmaster-General the number of telephone lines between London and Glasgow and between London and Edinburgh; and whether these have been increased during the last six months?
§ Sir W. WOMERSLEYThere are now 24 direct lines between London and Edinburgh, and 40 between London and Glasgow. On the latter route there has been an increase of six circuits during the last six months. On the London-Edinburgh route there were 27 lines six months ago; but in December, 1935, three lines were taken from this route to provide together with five new lines new direct routes of four circuits each between London and Perth and between London and Dundee. The traffic between these places had previously circulated over the London-Edinburgh route and this rearrangement in effect increased the number of circuits available for traffic between London and Edinburgh.
Mr. ANSTRUTH ER-GRAYIn view of the fact that there is still often delay on this route, will my hon. Friend consider increasing the number of lines still further?
§ Sir W. WOMERSLEYWe have had one notice of a little delay during the last month or so. We are making every effort to get a really good service on the route.