§ 4. Mr. J. B. Godberasked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the large number of people in the Sleaford area who are awaiting the supply of a telephone service at the present time; and what steps he is taking to ensure an improvement in the situation there.
§ Mr. GammansThe Sleaford exchange has recently been reconstructed and extended, and additional equipment and cables will be provided as quickly as possible; but in view of the heavy demands on our limited resources, I cannot at present say when this new plant is likely to be ready for service.
§ Mr. GodberI thank my hon. Friend, but may I ask him to bear in mind the large number of applications outstanding, particularly from business people and from those connected with agriculture? It is a real problem at the present time.
§ Mr. GammansI am aware of that, and I am sorry that we cannot complete it sooner.