§ 43. Mr. Milneasked the Postmaster-General what was the number of applicants for telephones in the Blyth constituency at the latest available date, and the number for a similar period 12 months ago; and when those at present on the waiting list will be provided with telephones.
§ Miss PikeOn 30th September, 1961, there were 56 applicants waiting for telephones, and 86 other applications under inquiry or in course of being met. Twelve months ago the figures were 37 and 82. About half the present applications will be met in the next two months, and nearly all the remainder by September, 1962. Three hundred and twenty-five new telephones were installed during the past 12 months.