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66.
Mr. W. R. Williams
asked the Postmaster-General if he will state the numbers of applicants for telephones in each region at 31st December, 1960, 31st March, 1961, and at the latest convenient date, respectively.
Mr. Bevins
Apart from applications under inquiry or in the course of provision, the figures are as follows:
| Waiting List | |||
| Region | 31st December, 1960 | 31st March, 1961 | 30th June, 1961 |
| London | 7,718 | 8,170 | 7,130 |
| Home Counties | 12,829 | 14,489 | 15,023 |
| Midland | 11,532 | 12,209 | 12,884 |
| North Eastern | 5,535 | 5,886 | 6,404 |
| Northern Ireland | 950 | 1,105 | 1,195 |
| North Western | 5,941 | 6,649 | 7,327 |
| Scotland | 2,380 | 3,013 | 3,253 |
| South Western | 1,033 | 964 | 1,254 |
| Wales and Border Counties | 2,346 | 2,338 | 2,690 |