HC Deb 11 May 1966 vol 728 c74W
Mr. Stephen Hastings

asked the Postmaster-General when he expects the new junction cable and additional equipment to be provided for the Bedford Telephone Exchange.

Mr. Benn

Several new junction cables are being provided in the Bedford area. If the hon. Member is referring to the Bedford-Sandy cable, this will be ready by October. At Bedford exchange additional temporary equipment will be ready this month enabling service to be given to most of the present waiting applicants.