§ 4 and 5. Wing-Commander Hulbertasked the Postmaster-General (1) how many outstanding applications there are for telephones within the London area at the last convenient date; and when he anticipates being able to meet all demands;
(2) how many outstanding applications there are for telephones within the Stockport area at the last convenient date; and when he anticipates being able to meet all demands.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingOn 30th April there were 136,000 outstanding applications for telephones in the London area and 555 in the Stockport area. In view of present supply difficulties, I regret that I cannot forecast when it will be possible to meet all demands.