HC Deb 15 December 1950 vol 482 c236W
Mr. Llewellyn

asked the Postmaster-General why, under what circumstances, and by whose authority, the Post Office sends letters to subscribers asking them to reveal in confidence the addresses of those whom the Post Office wishes to contact; and whether he will stop this practice forthwith.

Mr. Ness Edwards

When a telephone subscriber owing an account has removed, other subscribers with whom he has had substantial telephone contact may be approached for assistance in ascertaining his new address if other methods have failed. The precise reason for the approach should not be given, and I see no reason to stop the procedure.

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