§ 107. Sir W. Anstruther-Grayasked the Postmaster-General how many applications for telephones are outstanding in Berwickshire; and what is the average delay before applicants are satisfied.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterOne, but this can now be met within two to three weeks. There are also thirty-nine orders in normal course of completion; in these cases, the average time to give service is three weeks, except when completion is held up to meet the convenience of the applicants.
§ Mr. Barnettasked the Postmaster-General how many applications are outstanding for telephone service in Heywood; how long they have been waiting for such service; when they can expect their application to be dealt with; and if he will give the same information for Crompton, Royton, Milnrow, Wardle, Littleborough and Whitworth.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterLeaving aside orders in course of normal completion, there are no applications on the waiting list in Heywood or Whitworth.
168WThe position in the remaining places named is given below:—
Waiting List Date of application of the longest waiting applicant Crompton 1 29th March, 1965 Royton 30 18th September, 1964 Milnrow 1 4th April, 1965 Littleborough and Wardle (served by the same exchange). 22 18th February, 1965 These applications will be met progressively as major cable and equipment schemes mature. Most of the applicants will have service within the next few months.