§ 12. Mr. E. Wakefieldasked the Assistant Postmaster-General how many outstanding applications there are for telephones in the Matlock area; how much preliminary work to meet the demand has already been done in the area and at what cost; and what would be the cost of completing the work.
§ Mr. GammansFifty-seven. The preliminary work, recently completed, consisted of the laying of ducts for the new cables required to meet these applications and to provide for future growth, and cost £14,000. The provision of the cables themselves will cost about £10,000.
§ Mr. WakefieldCould the Minister say exactly how much has already been spent on this work?
§ Mr. GammansIf my hon. Friend will put a Question down I will certainly give him that information.