§ Mr. Maginnisasked the Postmaster-General if he will give details of the present cost of having a telephone installed, including the cost per furlong of poles and wires in rural areas.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe average labour cost of installing a new telephone is about £14, but the total cost amounts to about £150. The average cost of providing poles and wires in rural areas is about £40 per furlong.