Mr. Howarthasked the Postmaster-General how many applicants are waiting for telephone installation in Wellingborough; and when he expects all outstanding applications to be met.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterLeaving aside orders being completed or under inquiry, 98 applicants were waiting at 31st March, 1966 in four of the telephone exchange areas mainly serving the constituency of Wellingborough. There were no applications outstanding in the remainder. 90 of those waiting will be connected during this summer and the remainder during next spring.
Over 900 new connections were provided during the year ended 31st March.