HC Deb 28 July 1954 vol 531 cc63-4W
109. Mr. Hurd

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General the average over the past five years of the investment in telephone development; the cost of the work in hand this year; and the cost of the further development in prospect for next year will be.

Mr. Gammans

Over the past five years the average investment on the telephone system including renewals has been£51.7 million; the estimated investment in the present financial year is£68.8 million and for next year£79.4 million.