§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Postmaster-General what was the total cost to the Post Office of all telephone exchange equipment purchased in 1965–66 from Associated Electrical Industries, General Electric, Standard Telephones, Automatic Telephone and Electric, and Ericssons; and what would have been the cost if this had been purchased from other manufacturers.
§ Mr. Edward ShortIn 1965–66, orders to the value of £81.7 million were placed. These orders could not have been met from other sources and the second part of the Question does not arise.