§ Mr. Walkdenasked the Postmaster-General how many applications for the installation of a telephone or telephones in business or industrial premises in Doncaster area remain outstanding at the present time; for how long they have been outstanding; and what is the order of priorities when considering such applications.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingThree hundred and twenty-seven applications for telephones in business or industrial premises are outstanding in the Doncaster area. Five of these have been outstanding since 1945 or before, 41 since 1946, and 281 have been received this year. Priority is given to the provision of essential telephones for public administration, health and other social services, public utilities and businesses engaged in production for export or for saving imports. Other business and industrial applicants are provided with service according to the date of application, subject to the availability of spare wires in the local cable.
§ Mr. Walkdenasked the Postmaster-General how many telephones have been installed in the Doncaster area during 1947; and what number of applications remain outstanding up to date.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingNine hundred and fifty-seven telephones have been installed in the Doncaster area during 1947. Five hundred and seventy-six applications are outstanding.