§ Mr. David Steelasked the Postmaster-General why there has been delay in providing essential parts in the Selkirk telephone exchange, thus causing a delay in the provision of telephones to customers.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterUnfortunately some equipment for Selkirk has been late in reaching us. This is a consequence of the abnormally high demands we have made on the equipment manufacturers. We ex-196W pect all waiting applicants in Selkirk to have service by the Autumn.