§ 58. Mr. Hardyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will now give the result of his further consideration of the Budget proposal to impose increases in telephone rentals.
§ Sir S. CrippsYes. In view of the substantial call on manpower involved in terminating existing contracts and entering into new contracts and of the small increase of revenue to be obtained in the current year, I have decided after consultation with my right hon. Friend the Postmaster-General not to proceed with the proposal to increase telephone rentals. The increase in local call fees will, however, be made in accordance with the Budget Statement.