HC Deb 13 May 1952 vol 500 cc110-1W
118. Mr. Erroll

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will explain on what basis the quarterly rental charge of 7s. 6d., contained in Statutory Instrument, 1952, No. 673, was arrived at for internal extensions terminated on sockets.

Mr. Gammons

This charge is based on the average cost of provision and maintenance of internal extensions. The percentage increase in the rental for internal extensions terminated on sockets is the same as that for telephone rentals generally.

119. Mr. Erroll

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will explain on what basis the charge of 10s., contained in Statutory Instrument, 1952, No. 673, was arrived at for removing a socket which forms part of a telephone installation.

Mr. Gammons

This charge is designed to cover the average labour costs (including travelling time) involved in carrying out the work. It reflects the steep rise in wages since the present charge of 5s. 9d. was fixed.

120. Mr. Erroll

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will explain on what basis the charge of £1 10s., contained in Statutory Instrument, 1952, No. 673, was arrived at for the removal of the apparatus reversing the position of main and extension telephones.

Mr. Gammans

This charge is designed to cover the average labour costs (including travelling time) involved in carrying out the work; it reflects the steep rise in wages since the present charge of 17s. 3d. was fixed.