§ 6. Mr. John Morrisonasked the Postmaster-General how many applicants are awaiting installation of telephones in England, Scotland and Wales at the present time.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingOn 30th April, 1947, there were 390,104 applications for telephones outstanding in England, Scotland and Wales.
§ Mr. MorrisonWhat priority is given to nurses, doctors and hospitals, where necessary?
§ Mr. PalingI think priority is given to people concerned with the saving of life, but I do not know whether nurses are included.
§ Mr. MorrisonWill the Postmaster-General look into this question again, particularly in regard to district nurses?
§ Mr. PalingYes, Sir.
§ Mr. SutcliffeCan the Postmaster-General say what is the average waiting time?
§ Mr. PalingNot without notice.