HC Deb 08 August 1966 vol 733 c264W
Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

asked the Postmaster-General whether the lack of exchange equipment is holding up the installation of telephones in the Birmingham area; and when he will meet the demand for new telephones.

Mr. Edward Short

Shortage of exchange equipment is holding up installation of telephone in some parts of Birmingham. Within the next year, sufficient equipment will be installed to give service to most of the present waiting applicants.