§ 84. Mr. Harrisonasked the Postmaster-General what are the chief handicaps towards providing the increasing numbers of private telephones that are being applied for; and if he will indicate future 194W plans to provide this necessary service to all applicants.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe main handicap is limited finance which has prevented making good shortage of exchange equipment and of cables to subscribers' premises. The shortage is being overtaken as rapidly as possible and plans are ready for speeding up development work, as and when the financial position becomes easier.
§ 87. Brigadier Medlicottasked the Postmaster-General to what extent the extension of telephone services is being handicapped or delayed by shortages of poles or cable; and what steps he is taking to overcome this difficulty.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe delay in extending the telephone service is due, not to shortages of poles or cable, but to limitations of finance.