§ Mr. Dellasked the Postmaster-General how many applications for telephones are outstanding in Birkenhead; and what is the average delay in meeting applications.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterSix, all of which will be met within two months when additional cables have been provided. There are also one hundred and twenty-six orders in course of completion; in these cases, the average time to give service is about three weeks, except when completion is held up to meet the convenience of the applicants.