§ 9. Mr. Morleyasked the Assistant Postmaster-General how many telephones were newly installed in Southampton from April, 1952, to April, 1953; and how many applications for telephones are still outstanding.
§ Mr. Gammans945 telephones were installed during the year ended 31st March, 1953. At that date there were 1, 671 applications outstanding, including over 400 in course of provision.
§ Mr. MorleyWould the Minister say if those whose applications for telephones are still outstanding may expect to receive telephones before very long?
§ Mr. GammansAdditional equipment is being supplied and provided in three of the exchanges that serve Southampton this year and, by the end of this year, there should be an appreciable reduction in the waiting list. In the other three exchanges additional equipment will be supplied next year.