§ 28. Mr. Willeyasked the Postmaster-General how many applicants are waiting for telephone installations in Sunderland; what is the average period of delay; and what improvement has been made in the past 12 months.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterNinety-five at 31st October, 1967, with an average waiting period of one month. The waiting list began in early 1967 and has been progressively reduced throughout the year. All those who are waiting should have service by January 1968.
§ Mr. WilleyI thank my hon. Friend for his reply, but does he realise that this is a matter of importance to Sunderland in its present difficulties? May I be assured that this progress will be continued?
§ Mr. SlaterYes, Sir.