§ 14. Mr. Gerald Williamsasked the Postmaster-General how many party telephone lines are being used in Tunbridge Wells; and when he expects to be able to replace these with separate lines.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsTwo hundred and sixteen subscribers are sharing lines in Tunbridge Wells. I cannot say when conditions will permit of a change in the present arrangements.
§ Mr. WilliamsIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the intense feeling against party lines? Cannot he tell us what the trouble really is, and why there should be such a shortage of instruments five years after the war? If he would give us more instruments, it would help trade along.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsI would refer the hon. Gentleman to the Debate which took place on this subject some time ago.