§ 9. Mr. K. Lewisasked the Postmaster-General how many customers requesting telephones are unable to get installation because of shortage of telephone instruments.
§ Miss PikeVery few, as telephone instruments are generally in good supply. If my hon. Friend has a particular case in mind and will let us have details, my right hon. Friend will be happy to make inquiry.
§ Mr. ChannonCan my hon. Friend say whether the same consideration applies to all types of telephone instrument, including automatic exchanges?
§ Miss PikeAutomatic exchange equipment comes into a different category, and some of it is in short supply. But we are urgently looking into all these matters.