§ 45. Mr. Eadieasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what changes have now taken place in the administrative machinery of his Department in relation to his responsibility to the House concerning the telephone services.
§ Mr. StonehouseMy responsibilities for the telephone service are defined in the Post Office Act 1969, and have not changed since my Ministry was established on 1st October last.
§ Mr. EadieIs the Minister aware that many hon. Members would like some reassurance that they can raise matters concerning the telephones without in any way being thwarted because of the machinations and reorganisations that have taken place?
§ Mr. StonehouseI am sure that that would be the wish. The Post Office Corporation is very anxious to deal with any inquiries that may be made to it, and I know that any correspondence addressed to the chairman is dealt with very speedily indeed.