Buckhurst Hill, Loughton and Hainault

HC Deb 08 March 1966 vol 725 cc495-6W

Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Postmaster-General what is the extent of the present waiting list for telephones in the Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, and Hainault telephone areas.

Mr. Joseph Slater

Leaving aside orders under inquiry or being met, there is no waiting list for Buckhurst Hill and Loughton exchanges. At 31st December, 1965, 290 applicants were waiting at Hainault and will be connected when the exchange is converted to automatic working this summer.