§ 24. Squadron-Leader Flemingasked the Postmaster-General how many applicants in the city of Manchester are still waiting for telephones; and how many new instruments were installed in the year ending 30th April, 1949.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingAt 30th April, 1949, 12,518 applications for telephone service were outstanding in the city of Manchester. During the previous 12 months 9,036 new telephones were installed.
§ Squadron-Leader FlemingIs any priority given to business or professional men, or are their applications just taken in rotation?
§ Mr. PalingBusiness people have priority, and a rather high priority.