HC Deb 15 February 1971 vol 811 c1180
14. Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications when he proposes to make an announcement about increased installation charges for domestic telephones.

Mr. Chataway

This would be a matter for the Post Office in the first instance.

Mr. Deakins

Would the right hon. Gentleman ensure that the Post Office is aware that there would be an adverse public reaction if these charges were to be raised beyond the cost of providing the service? Is he further aware that raising them to the extent of subsidising uneconomic parts of the Post Office service would be taken very badly amiss?

Mr. Chataway

I am sure that the hon. Gentleman is right.