§ Mr. Will Owenasked the Postmaster-General how many applications for telephone services are on the waiting list at Ashington, Morpeth, and Newbigginby-the-Sea, in the county of Northumberland; what is the maximum waiting period; and what action is being taken to reduce it.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterAt 30th September, 1967, there were none at either Ashington or Morpeth, and 14 at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. No applicant has waited longer than 8 months. Additional equipment has been provided at the exchange, and the lines are being re-arranged to allow528W service to be given to all applicants; but the connection of four of them will be dependent on wayleave consent by the U.D.C.