HC Deb 26 October 1966 vol 734 cc171-2W
51. Sir A. V. Harvey

asked the Postmaster-General how many people are awaiting telephone installations in the Macclesfield and Congleton area, and what is the average delay under the present installation programme.

Mr. Joseph Slater

447, of whom 271 cannot be given service at present owing to shortage of equipment. 69 should have service by January, and the remainder by May. Over 50 per cent. of orders where plant is available are completed within two weeks, but I am sorry that figures for average delay are not available.