§ Mr. Lunnasked the Postmaster-General whether he will favourably consider the reinstatement of the is, telephone charge after 7 p.m., in view of the hardship to many in His Majesty's Forces stationed in various parts of Britain who find a minimum charge of 2s. 6d. to be prohibitive?
§ Mr. MabaneThe decision to withdraw the is night rate was made with reluctance, but it was essential to reduce the volume of traffic to proportions which would allow urgent calls on Defence matters to be put through with the least possible delay. The requirements remain unchanged and I am sorry that reinstatement is not at present practicable.