Mr. Watkinsasked the Postmaster-General whether he will give the number of telephone subscribers in Wales who have to pay increased charges because they live three miles or more from a telephone exchange; and what are the charges.
§ Mr. MarplesAbout 350. For exclusive lines the present extra charge is 7s. 6d. for each furlong beyond 3 miles from the exchange; for shared lines the rate is 3s. 9d. per furlong.