HC Deb 23 February 1955 vol 537 c162W
80. Sir D. Robertson

asked 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. Gammans

There 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.