§ 40. Mr. M. Lindsayasked the Postmaster-General how many outstanding applications for telephone installations there are in the Solihull Urban District, and what progress is being made in providing them.
§ Mr. HobsonThe Solihull Urban District is served by eight telephone exchanges, most of which also serve surrounding districts. There are 2,923 outstanding applications for service from these exchanges but it is not possible to say, without examining all the applications, how many are from the Solihull district. During the past year 1,057 new lines have been connected to these exchanges.
§ 41. Mr. M. Lindsayasked the Postmaster-General how many outstanding applications for telephone installations are there in Birmingham, and what progress is being made in providing them.
§ Mr. HobsonThere are about 13,600 applicants waiting for telephone service from exchanges serving the City of Birmingham. During the past year 6,460 new lines have been connected to these exchanges.