88. Mr. Footasked the Postmaster-General how many protests he has received either direct from members of the public or through Members of Parliament regarding proposed extensions of the system of timed local calls.
§ Mr. Bevins:So far, I have received about 190 letters on this subject. They 129W have been mainly from people who are not yet on the new system. Although this is not the universal view, opinion in the areas with STD is generally favourable. However, I realise that some elderly and disabled people fear that it will involve hardship, and I am considering whether the time allowed for 2d. in the evening and on Sundays could be extended.