§ 10. Mr. Scott-Hopkinsasked the Postmaster-General how many people are on the waiting list for telephone connections in the Derbyshire area of Nottingham and Sheffield telephone areas.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThree hundred and twenty two and 248 respectively.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsIs not that figure much too high in this day and age? What is the hon. Gentleman doing to ensure that it is reduced?
§ Mr. SlaterI fully appreciate the hon. Gentleman's concern for his constituency. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of exchange equipment, but the manufacturers are working at full capacity and have expanded output as much as they can.