§ 12. Brigadier Petoasked the Postmaster-General the number of applications for a telephone service which have been received by his Department at Taunton during the 12 months to a convenient date; how many have received this service during that period; and the number of applicants on the waiting list at the present time.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe Taunton telephone area covers 108 exchanges. Applications numbered 2,477 in the 12 months ended 30th June, and the number met was 2,358. There are 4,212 outstanding.
§ Brigadier PetoHas the right hon. Gentleman issued any instructions about priorities? If not, will he do so, giving priority to businessmen and agriculture?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThey have the first priority.