§ Mr. GOLDMANasked the Postmaster-General what measures are actually being taken to provide for the development of the telephone system in London; what are the names and sites of the new exchanges being planned for; when will the respective buildings be ready to receive telephone equipment; what is the capacity in subscribers' lines of each exchange in course of construction; and when were the orders for the exchange equipments placed?
§ Captain NORTONThe following exchanges are being provided:—
Name. Situation. Building. Capacity. Order for Equipment placed. Museum North Crescent, Store Street, W.C. Completed 10,000 lines 20 June, 1913. Charterhouse. Ironmonger Row and Lever Street, E.C. Site acquired but building not commenced 10,000 lines. Not yet placed. New Holborn. High Holborn, W.C. Site acquired Plans under consideration 10,000 lines Tower Tower Street, E.C. Site acquired. Plans under consideration 10,000 lines Schemes for further extensions are under consideration. I hope that the Museum Exchange will be opened by the end of next month.