§ 51. Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the fact that the construction of telephone kiosks in remote areas is subject to a two-mile limitation, he will cancel the excess connection charge for private telephones introduced in 1961.
§ Mr. BennNo. The provision of kiosks in remote areas is not so definitely based as the hon. Member suggests, but in any event the excess connection charge for private telephones arises only if special construction is needed beyond three miles from the subscriber's exchange.