§ 46. Mr. P. Robertsasked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether he will make available sufficient materials in order to provide a reasonably efficient service in the Norton and Woodseats areas of Sheffield, where the position at the moment is that persons wanting new or shared lines may have to wait several years.
§ Mr. GammansI regret that shortage of plant is causing delay in connecting up new subscribers in these areas. New cables will be provided as soon as possible but a firm date cannot yet be 57W given because predominantly business areas must have first claim on our limited resources. I only wish I could give my hon. Friend a more hopeful reply.