§ Mr. Bishopasked the Postmaster-General how many applicants are awaiting telephone installation in Nottinghamshire; what is the average delay anticipated and what equipment is required.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterLeaving aside orders in course of completion, two hundred and seventy applications for telephones are delayed because of shortage of exchange equipment in 9 of the 53 exchange areas mainly serving Nottinghamshire. The provision of additional equipment is in hand and those at present waiting should get service progressively between now and November this year.
210Woffence in the same periods; and if he will make a statement.