§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Postmaster-General if he will state the average cost of installing telephones for residential subscribers For the years 1951, 1955, and 1962, respectively.
§ Mr. BevinsThe average labour cost of connecting a new subscriber to the local network in 1951, 1955 and 1962 was about £7, £9 and £13, respectively. The average total cost of all the plant provided for a subscriber and of the associated labour is estimated at roughly £80, £95 and £130, respectively, in the same years. Separate costs for residential subscribers are not available.