HC Deb 22 January 1963 vol 670 cc3-4W
10. Mr. Crowder

asked the Postmaster-General why the evening cheap rate concession for trunk calls was withdrawn on 1st January, 1963.

Mr. Bevins

It is designed to reduce the need for Post Office staff to attend for duty on New Year's Day. This arrangement, which applies also to certain periods at Christmas, has been in operation for twelve years.

Mr. Crowder

asked the Postmaster-General what steps he took to inform the public that it was his intention to withdraw the evening cheap rate concession for trunk calls on 1st January, 1963.

Mr. Bevins

These arrangements were notified to the Press before Christmas in accordance with usual practice. There is also a standing reference in telephone directories to the likelihood of the cheap rates being suspended at Christmas and the New Year. Operators have instructions to ensure that anyone making a call is aware that full rates are in force.

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