asked the Postmaster-General whether he is now in a position to state when the rural telephone facilities for the Black Isle and Easter Ross are likely to be put into effect?

As regards the Black Isle, if no unforeseen difficulty should arise, an exchange will be opened at Munlochy within the next fortnight and exchanges at Cromarty and Fortrose should be completed early in June. I am inquiring as to the position in Easter Ross and will communicate with the right hon. Member on the subject as soon as possible.