HC Deb 16 February 1967 vol 741 c140W
69. Mr. Heffer

asked the Postmaster-General, in view of the hardship which would be caused to the lower paid section of the community and the cancellation of telephone installations which would result from an increase in telephone rental charges, if he will give an assurance that he will not increase these charges.

Mr. Edward Short

Rentals for exchange service have not altered since 1961. I cannot undertake to hold them at these levels indefinitely.