Major Hicks-Beachasked the Postmaster-General what is the number of outstanding orders for telephones in the borough of Cheltenham; and when he anticipates supply will meet demand.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe number outstanding is 678, and 148 are in the course of being met. Supply during the past 12 months exceeded new demand. Additional exchange equipment and local cables will become available for service this year and next. I cannot give a firm date when all applications will be met.