HC Deb 26 January 1967 vol 739 c339W
Mr. Fortescue

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that in Liverpool the rental of telephone coin boxes installed in private houses has been increased by 150 per cent.; whether he is aware that this cannot be reconciled with Government policy on price increases; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Edward Short

At the same time as the rental for all coin boxes was changed the renters' rebate on the money they collect was also increased. The combined effect will depend on the calls made from a particular box, the renter being better off if his box is used frequently.

Overall, Post Office revenue from this source is expected to fall.