§ 28. Mr. Hastingsasked the Postmaster-General what steps he intends to take to relieve the pressure on the telephone service in Bedfordshire and to expedite delivery and installation of additional exchange equipment and junction plant.
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§ Mr. Edward Short:Orders have been placed for additional equipment at 18 exchanges during 1968–69 and 16 exchanges during 1969–70 at a total cost of £1,812,000. Priority is being given to equipment to relieve congestion on trunk and local calls. Adequate junction plant will be available by the end of this calendar year.