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Mr. Atkins
asked the Postmaster-General how many applicants are on the waiting list for connection to the Mitcham telephone exchange; hat was the comparable figure a year ago; what is the delay in making a residential connection; and when he expects to satisfy the demand.
Mr. Benn
322 applicants are waiting for residential service from Mitcham exchange; there was none a year ago. I am sorry that we shall not be able to provide connections for about 12 months.