§ Mr. Michael Barnesasked the Postmaster-General what is the reason for the delay in the provision of telephone facilities in the areas covered by the Chiswick, Turnham Green and Isleworth exchanges; and what steps he will take to make sure that the demand for telephones in this area is now met.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe exchanges are exhausted because of the high demand for connections. Extensions are scheduled, but the new equipment cannot be brought into service before next spring at Isle-worth and the autumn of 1967 at Chiswick/Turnham Green, when all those now waiting should have service.
During the last twelve months 2,400 new connections have been provided and the number of working connections has increased by nearly 1,500.