§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Postmaster-General if he will take steps to ensure a standard rate for installation for telephone subscribers in both rural and urban areas regardless of the location of their home or business.
§ Mr. Edward ShortNo. The excess connection charge, which is payable when the customer's premises are more than three miles from the exchange and new construction is necessary, is only a fraction of the expenditure in providing these long lines.