HC Deb 19 April 1950 vol 474 c131
43. Mr. Storey

asked the Postmaster-General the number of unfulfilled applications for the installation of telephones in the borough of Stretford and also in the urban district of Urmston; and if he will give in each instance the date of the application which has been longest outstanding.

Mr. Ness Edwards

The totals are 724 in Stretford, and 993 in Urmston. The applications longest outstanding in these areas are dated 12th and 24th May, 1944.

Mr. Storey

Is my right hon. Friend aware that these residential areas serve the highly concentrated industrial area of Trafford Park, and that telephone facilities are essential to many business men resident there? As the head of a great State monopoly cannot he give better service?

Mr. Ness Edwards

Five hundred telephones were installed there last year, and I hope the rate will be increased.

Mr. Erroll

Will the Minister also remember the neighbouring borough of Sale?