HC Deb 22 September 1948 vol 456 c109W
95. Mr. Edelman

asked the Postmaster-General to what extent the telephone switchboard capacity for residential lines in Coventry will be reduced during the next three years in order to satisfy the demands for business lines.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

The exchange capacity at Coventry will be increased by about 650 lines this year and a further 1,800 by the end of 1950. These extensions will be available to meet business demands, and I regret that I am unable to say to what extent it will be necessary in addition to use equipment thrown spare by residential subscribers giving up service.