HC Deb 25 October 1949 vol 468 cc131-2W
96. Major Gates

asked the Postmaster-General why the measure of priority for the installation of telephone service which is given to doctors, dentists and dispensing chemists administering the National Health Service is not extended to ophthalmic opticians administering the same service.

Mr. Hobson

The distinction is made because of the liability of doctors, dentists and dispensing chemists to be called upon to give urgent assistance in case of a serious accident or illness.