§ Mr. O'Halloranasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement regarding the length of time applicants have to wait for the installation of telephones and recording machines.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieThe Post Office tells me that 95 per cent. of all applications for telephone service can be met on demand, but that the length of time for the remaining 5 per cent. depends on the particular local factors applying to the case, and it is difficult to give a600W meaningful figure. A surge in demand has caused delays in the supply of answering machines, but the Post Office says that there should be an improvement in the supply position shortly.