HC Deb 05 June 1957 vol 571 cc111-2W
119. Mr. Gower

asked the Postmaster General how many applications for telephones at Whitchurch, and Rhiwlina, Glamorgan, respectively, have been outstanding for twelve months or more; and when he expects that all these applications will be satisfied.

Mr. Marples:

The figures are 34 and 69 respectively. Some of these are at present in course of being met and new cables are being provided to serve others. but I cannot yet say when all existing applications will be met.

Mr. Gower

asked the Postmaster-General how many applications for telephones in Sully, Glamorgan, have been outstanding for twelve months or more: and when he expects that all these applications will be satisfied.

Mr. Marples:

Twenty-six applications have been outstanding for more than twelve months. I hope that all these will be satisfied in about three months' time.

Mr. Gower

asked the Postmaster-General how many applications for telephones at Peterston-super-Ely, Pendoylan, St. Nicholas, and Bonvilston in the county of Glamorgan, respectively, are now outstanding; and when he anticipates that all the applications in each of these areas will be satisfied.

Mr. Marples:

Sixteen applications are outstanding on the Peterston-super-Ely exchange, which also serves Pendoylan and St. Nicholas, and two are outstanding at Bonvilston. Eleven of these applications will be met shortly. Additional cables are required, and I cannot yet say when the other applications will be met.

Mr. Gower:

asked the Postmaster-General how many applications for telephones at Radyr, Glamorgan, are now outstanding; and when he expects that all these applications will be satisfied.

Mr. Marples:

One, and this is in course of being met.

Mr. Gower

asked the Postmaster-General how many applications for telephones at Rhoose, Glamorgan, are now outstanding; and when he anticipates that all these applications will be satisfied.

Mr. Marples:

Nineteen. Of these, ten are under inquiry or in course of being met. I cannot say when all will be cleared.

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