HC Deb 22 May 1962 vol 660 c24W
Mr. Wainwright

asked the Postmaster-General if he will state the approximate year when all residential subscribers who are compulsorily sharing a telephone line will be able to have a separate telephone service.

Mr. Bevins

The cable system is being expanded but I cannot say when compulsory sharing will be unnecessary. This will depend on many factors, including our capital resources and on the future demand for telephones.