§ 42. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Postmaster-General the number of outstanding applications for telephones in the Ayr constituency; and what are the prospects of their being met.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsSix hundred and sixty-seven, plus 115 which are in process of being completed. I regret that I cannot say when all outstanding applications are likely to be met.
§ Sir T. MooreSince the demand is obviously so heavy and supplies are obviously so limited, may I presume that 201 there is some system of priorities such as for doctors, merchants, landladies, and so on?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThere is a system of priorities. As the hon. and gallant Gentleman knows, the Prestwick Exchange is now being extended to provide for the demand.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesIs not the increased demand for telephones in Ayr due to the prosperity of the business community in Ayr under the Labour Government?