§ Mr. Awdryasked the Postmaster-General whether he is satisfied with the existing arrangement for the telephone service in Purton; and when the next phase in the development of the service in that area will be completed.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterI am sorry that twenty-one applications for telephones at174W Purton are at present held up because of shortage of exchange equipment. More equipment is being provided and the outstanding orders should be met in a few months' time.