§ Sir L. Ropnerasked the Assistant Postmaster-General how many applications for the installation of telephones in the West Riding of Yorkshire were still outstanding at the latest convenient date; and at what rate he expects to reduce this figure.
§ Mr. GammansExcluding those under inquiry or in course of being met, there were 19,214 applications outstanding on 31st March, 1952. There is a steady fresh demand for telephone service, but about 18,000 lines are expected to be connected during the next 12 months.