§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what discussions he has had with the Post Office and the telecommunications industry to ensure the continuing of the supply of modern equipment by the industry to the GPO.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldMy right hon. Friend discussed the latest Post Office forecasts of ordering for telephone exchange equipment with representatives of the management and unions in the Post Office and the telecommunications manufacturing industry on 15th November and 21st December. The new programme shows a steady, if slightly slower, rate of growth in orders for the more modern types of equipment.