§ Mr. Cordleasked the Postmaster-General how many telephone applications are still outstanding in the Bournemouth area; and what are the reasons for the long delays in effecting new installations.
§ Mr. Edward ShortExcluding orders being completed, 85 in the hon. Member's constituency. Shortage of lines or exchange equipment has prevented completion of these orders. The average delay is three months.
54 of the waiting applicants should be given telephones by June, 1968, 17 in October, 1968 and the remainder by March, 1969.