HC Deb 02 November 1949 vol 469 c392
63. Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

asked the Postmaster-General when Nurse Jennett, of 58, Gresford Avenue, Hoylake, Cheshire will be supplied with a telephone.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

I regret that no firm date can be given until consent is received for erection of the necessary pole. Discussions on this matter are proceeding with the local authority concerned and I hope that they will see their way to grant consent at an early date.

Mr. Lloyd

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the controversy about this lady's telephone has been dragging on for many months and that in view of her occupation it is highly desirable that she should have a telephone quickly?

Mr. Paling

I do not think it is our fault that the matter has been dragging on. We have done our best to try to get it done.