HC Deb 03 April 1962 vol 657 cc30-1W
58. Mr. Blackburn

asked the Post-master-General how many applicants for telephones are on the waiting list in Stalybridge, Hyde, Dukinfield, Longden-dale and Tintwistle, respectively.

Mr. Bevins

The figures are: Stalybridge 6: Hyde 73: Dukinfield 28: Longdendale 1: and Tintwistle 1. In addition the numbers of applications under inquiry or in course of being met are 21, 51, 6, 9 and 2 respectively.

During the past 12 months nearly 500 telephones were installed in these areas.