Shared Lines, Barry

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Telephone Service – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 December 1958.

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Photo of Mr Ernest Marples Mr Ernest Marples , Wallasey 12:00, 17 December 1958

The percentage of subscribers sharing is mainly determined by the availability of spare wires in the local cables; at any one time this must vary in different areas. While above the average, the percentage at Barry is not exceptional, and special measures to reduce it would not be justified.