§ 13. Mr. F. P. Bishopasked the Assistant Postmaster-General how many subscribers have been added to the Byron telephone exchange this year; and how many applications are now outstanding.
§ Mr. GammansOne thousand and twenty-five subscribers have been added and 1,778 applications are outstanding.
§ Mr. BishopIs the Minister aware that his predecessor promised me more than a year ago that 2,000 subscribers would be added to this exchange within 12 months? Will he try to see whether more rapid progress can he made?
§ Mr. GammansThe extension of the building necessary for the extension of the exchange is due to begin on 1st January.