§ 19. Mr. Ian Gilmourasked the Postmaster-General if he is satisfied with the efficiency of the telex service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe inland service is generally good, but I am certainly not satisfied with the overseas service, where there are deficiencies due to shortages of equipment and staff. In the context of greatly increasing demand, we are doing all we can to put this right.
§ Mr. GilmourIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the overseas service has now become so bad that not only the customers but even the operators are writing to hon. Members complaining about it?
§ Mr. StonehouseYes, Sir. I have gone into the matter with great care. The service is not as good as it should be, but I hope that it will be improved.