HC Deb 30 January 1961 vol 633 cc91-2W
Mr. Gower

asked the Postmaster-General how many new applications for telephones were met in Wales during 1958, 1959 and 1960, respectively.

Mr. Bevins:

The figures are:

1958 15,954
1959 17,501
1960 21,410

These show the position for Wales and the Border Counties, the information for Wales alone not being readily available.

Mr. Gower

asked the Postmaster-General how many applications for telephones in Wales were outstanding at the latest convenient date; and what was the comparable figure a year ago.

Mr. Beyins:

The figures are:

31st December 1960 2,346
31st December 1959 3,349

They exclude applications under inquiry or in course of being met.

The figures are for Wales and the Border Counties, the information for Wales alone not being readily available.

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