§ Mr. Malcolm MacPhersonasked the Postmaster-General why Falkirk is a black spot so far as telephone supply is concerned; and what special steps, beyond the normal programme, he is taking to bring Falkirk level with the rest of the country.
Dr. HillIn telephone supply Falkirk does lag behind other areas at present. But this will be changed shortly when additional exchange equipment, now being installed, is brought into service. This will enable about half the outstanding applications to be met. New cables are also to be provided, and the majority of the remaining applicants will be given service within the next twelve months.