§ Sir J. LAMBasked the Postmaster-General how many of those who have had telephones installed since 1st October, 1013W 1934, are resident in rural areas; and also if it is his intention to make further provision for those situated more than two miles from an existing exchange who, although being often the type of person who would benefit most from a telephone service, are now in many cases faced with such a heavy installation charge that a telephone is impossible for them?
§ Sir E. BENNETTI am sorry that no information is yet available to show how much of the recent telephone growth has taken place in rural areas. The reductions made in charges to rural subscribers are of course as great as those made in urban districts, and my right hon. Friend regrets that it is too early to consider any further reductions at present.