§ 18. Mr. Shepherdasked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether, with a view to encouraging the sharing of lines, the Post Office will make a more effective reduction in telephone rentals.
§ Mr. GammansThe rebate in rental for shared lines was increased in July, 1952, to nearly three times the previous figure and the present rental is so far below the cost of providing the service that a further increase in the rebate cannot be justified.