§ 65. Mr. Parkerasked the Postmaster-General what are the grounds for priority in installing telephones in Dagenham; what are the lengths of the waiting lists; and how soon they will be cleared.
Dr. HillPriority is given to public utilities, health and life-saving services, Government Departments, and export businesses. Business applicants are generally given preference over residential applicants, and removing subscribers over26W new applicants. About 1,300 applications are outstanding in Dagenham. We expect to instal over 400 telephones during the next 12 months, but many applicants will have to wait until more plant is available. The work of providing it is already in hand.
§ 66. Mr. Parkerasked the Postmaster-General what priority in the installation of telephones in Dagenham has been given to bookmakers, for business purposes.