§ 1. Mr. Shepherdasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that some would-be subscribers in the Cheadle constituency will have been waiting five to six years before they obtain service under present plans; and whether he will take steps to give better service in this area.
§ The Postmaster-General (Mr. Reginald Bevins)I am sorry about the delays in providing telephones in some parts of the Cheadle constituency. The telephone manager is making a special effort to speed up the installation programme in these areas and none of our intending subscribers will have to wait as long as my hon. Friend suggests.
§ Mr. ShepherdIs my right hon. Friend sure that no would-be subscriber in the Cheadle constituency will wait as much as five years?
§ Mr. BevinsYes, I am quite sure.