§ 2. Sir I. Fraserasked the Postmaster-General how many applicants are now waiting for telephones in the Morecambe district; and how this figure compares with a year ago.
§ The Assistant Postmaster-General (Mr. Kenneth Thompson)One hundred and three, of which 44 are in course of being 1120 met. A year ago there were 177 waiting of which 56 were in course of being met.
§ Sir I. FraserThat represents a little progress. Will my hon. Friend go on with the good work?
§ Mr. ThompsonYes, indeed. We have a very big scheme of development on foot, and we will go on doing all we can.