§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Postmaster-General how many residents in the Borough of Swindon have had telephones installed during each of the past five years; what is now the total number of subscribers; and how many residents are still awaiting the installation of a telephone.
Dr. HillFigures for the past five years are not now available, but in years ended 30th June, 1955, and 1956, the numbers of residence lines installed were 291 and 249. The total number of subscribers' lines connected to Swindon exchange is 3,421, and the number of residents awaiting the installation of a telephone is 76.
§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Postmaster-General how many public telephone booths are available for use within the boundaries of the Borough of Swindon; and what plans he has to provide booths in the new housing estates.
Dr. HillFifty-one. There are already two kiosks on the new housing estates, and we hope to instal five more during the next few months. These should meet present needs, and further provision will be made as the estates grow.