§ 17. Sir R. Aclandasked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he has considered the delay experienced by those wanting telephone installations in the area of Meopham, Kent; and if he will take steps to see that the delay is reduced.
§ Mr. GammansOf the 23 people who are waiting in this area seven will be connected in the near future. I much regret the delay in meeting these applications but with the many other demands on our resources I cannot say when the waiting list will be cleared.
§ Sir R. AclandThere are 16 people in this area who cannot be offered any sure date. Will the Minister do his best to grant them facilities?
§ Mr. GammansI try to do my best all over the country, but we have a waiting list of over 400,000 who can only be satisfied by large capital expenditure which the Post Office has not got at its disposal.