§ 80. Sir D. Robertsonasked the Assistant Postmaster-General the nature of the unforeseen urgent requirements which are delaying the installation of telephones for citizens in the Thurso area; and what steps he intends to take to remedy the situation.
§ Mr. GammansThere are 27 applicants waiting for telephone service in Thurso. Additional equipment is required at the exchange and I hope this will be ready by the end of May. Work has been started on a new underground cable scheme, which has had to be extended to serve a new housing estate.