HC Deb 24 May 1950 vol 475 c251W
85. Mr. Shurmer

asked the Postmaster-General how many telephones have been installed in the City of Birmingham since September, 1945; how many private houses and business premises, respectively, are waiting for telephones; and what number are being installed each week.

Mr. Hobson

Twenty-four thousand and fifty; the number now being installed weekly is 110; 9,334 residential and 5,610 business applications are outstanding.