HC Deb 21 January 1948 vol 446 cc35-6W
85. Squadron Leader Fleming

asked the Postmaster-General how many applications for the installation of telephones have been made in the City of Manchester; and how many telephones have been installed during 1947.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

During 1947 10,140 telephones were applied for in the City of Manchester and 11,285 installed.

89. Mr. Edward Evans

asked the Postmaster-General how many individual tele- phones were installed in 1938; and how many in 1947.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

379,520 telephones were installed in 1938 and 624,809 in 1947.