HC Deb 23 November 1964 vol 702 cc140-1W
Mr. More

asked the Postmaster-General how many applicants are still awaiting telephones in the West Midland (Northern) area and West Midland (Southern) area, respectively, at the present date.

Mr. Joseph Slater

On 30th September, 1964, there were 2,071 applicants still awaiting telephones in the 54 exchange areas serving West Midland (Northern) area and 602 in the 65 exchange areas serving West Midland (Southern) area. In addition the number of applications under inquiry or in course of being met were 2,502 and 1,357 respectively.