HC Deb 26 March 1947 vol 435 cc1212-3
5. Mr. Bramall

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General how many applications for telephones in the borough of Bexley have been outstanding for more than one, two and three years, respectively.

Mr. Burke

The number of applications for telephones in the borough of Bexley outstanding for more than one year is 1,244, of which 639 have been outstanding for more than two years and 443 for more than three years.

Mr. Bramall

Will my hon. Friend take steps to expedite the provision of telephones in this area where the need is particularly great, even at a time when it is recognised to be great everywhere?

Mr. Burke

As I have told the hon. Gentleman previously in a reply, we are putting down a cable there and are waiting for an extension of the exchange.