HC Deb 21 January 1953 vol 510 c25W
1. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what percentage of reduction in charge is allowed to telephone subscribers who consent to share a party line with a new subscriber.

Mr. Gammans

The rental is reduced by £1 10s. a year in all cases. The percentage reduction varies according to the rental tariff for exclusive lines; for residential subscribers it is about 20–25 per cent.