§ 43. Mr. Bryanasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if, in view of the recent increases in telephone charges, he will give an assurance that there will be no further increase on decimalisation.
§ Mr. StonehouseYes, Sir. Some minor changes will be needed—for instance, the S.T.D. unit charge will be reduced from 2½d. to 1p. (2.4d.)—but the Post Office assures me that there will be no general increase.
§ Mr. BryanWill the right hon. Gentleman give a general assurance that decimalisation will not be used as a general device to increase Post Office income?
§ Mr. StonehouseYes, Sir. I am glad to give that assurance.