82. Mr. Ivor Thomasasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that a year has elapsed since he was requested to supply a telephone to the rector of Haworth; and, as the absence of such a telephone causes inconvenience and annoyance to visitors to the Bronte country, including many Americans, whether he will supply it forthwith.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingI regret that owing to shortage of equipment at the Haworth exchange, I am at present unable to provide a telephone for the rector of120W Haworth, but I hope that spare equipment will become available to provide him with service within about six months.