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Oral Answers to Questions — Telephone Service – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 26 Chwefror 1964.

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Photo of Mr Stephen Hastings Mr Stephen Hastings , Mid Bedfordshire 12:00, 26 Chwefror 1964

asked the Postmaster-General when he expects to be able to increase the number of telephone lines between Bedford and London.

Photo of Mr Reginald Bevins Mr Reginald Bevins , Liverpool Toxteth

I expect to provide 41 more circuits early next month. This will increase the present number by nearly 30 per cent.

Photo of Mr Stephen Hastings Mr Stephen Hastings , Mid Bedfordshire

This will be very welcome news in our part of the world. Is my right hon. Friend aware that it has been represented to me that it is easier to get through to Hong Kong than from London to Bedford? Will my right hon. Friend take it that, wherever the difficulty lies, anything he can do to help will be gratefully received?

Photo of Mr Reginald Bevins Mr Reginald Bevins , Liverpool Toxteth

I think that my hon. Friend will find that the increased provision will more than meet the demand.