§ 97. Mr. David Steelasked the Postmaster-General what steps he is taking to improve telephone services to and from Peebles; and why his statement to the hon. Member for Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles in May, 1965 that he planned to provide a new cable within the next year will not now be realised.
§ Mr. Edward ShortTrunk lines from Peebles have recently been augmented. The new cable mentioned by the hon. Member has been provided, but some further engineering work is necessary to bring it into use. This is being pressed ahead.