asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state in respect of each of the financial years 1950-51 to 1955-56, inclusive, the number of applications for telephone service, and the number of exchange lines joined.
Written Answers. - Telephone Applications.
The information required by the Deputy is as follows:—
|
Financial Year |
Number of applications for telephone service |
Number of exchange lines connected |
|
1950/51 |
6,669 |
6,282 |
|
1951/52 |
6,069 |
7,024 |
|
1952/53 |
5,564 |
7,301 |
|
1953/54 |
5,227 |
7,376 |
|
1954/55 |
6,653 |
6,627 |
|
1955/56 |
8,274 |
8,160 |
The figures of exchange lines connected include new exchange lines provided for existing subscribers removing to new addresses.