HC Deb 24 November 1969 vol 792 cc28-9
40. Mr. Kenneth Baker

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he will publish the capital expenditure programme for the Post Office Corporation for the next five years.

Mr. Stonehouse

I would ask the hon. Member to await publication of the forthcoming White Paper on Public Expenditure.

Mr. Baker

Why this delay? The right hon. Gentleman does not seem to have much of a job as Minister answering Questions in the House. Why does he not spend time preparing the capital expenditure programme, which has been delayed for nine months? As the Post Office spends over £1 million a day in capital, will we have a chance to discuss the programme when it is published?

Mr. Stonehouse

This programme has been worked out in association with my co leagues, and the details will be released shortly.