HC Deb 08 May 1969 vol 783 cc112-3W
37. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Postmaster-General how many times in the latest annual period for which figures are available telephone users in London endeavouring to dial numbers in Scotland have been advised that the lines to Scotland are engaged and that they should telephone later.

Mr. Joseph Slater

We estimate on 1 per cent. of the calls.

38. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Postmaster-General what steps he is taking to improve the telephone service between London and Scotland.

Mr. Joseph Slater

Additional equipment in the Edinburgh and Glasgow exchanges will improve the service. At Edinburgh the extra equipment will come into service this weekend. Installation of the Glasgow equipment will be completed later this year.