§ 23. Mr. Gowerasked the Assistant Postmaster-General what steps he will take to expedite the improvement of the telephone exchanges in the Whitchurch and Rhiwbina areas of Glamorgan, and the provision of telephones in those areas.
§ Mr. GammansSince my hon. Friend's Question on 17th December last, there has been steady progress in overtaking arrears, and the waiting list for telephones has been reduced by 204. I wish it were possible to decrease the waiting list still more quickly. The limiting factor here, as elsewhere, is the amount of capital resources which can be devoted to telephone extension.
§ Mr. GammansI think the hon. Member is concerned about the exchange at Whitchurch. There was faulty service— the service deteriorated for a short time —because there was a very extensive plan of cable laying going on.