HC Deb 19 November 1963 vol 684 cc82-3W
Mr. Mason

asked the Postmaster-General what amount of Post Office capital investment mentioned in his Written Answer of 9th July, 1963, will be devoted to telecommunications; and how these amounts compare with those given in the National Economic Development Council Report which are expressed in terms of March, 1962, prices and wages.

Forecasts Expressed at March, 1962 prices
Telecommunications Postal Services Telecommunications Postal Services
£m. £m. £m. £m.
1963–64 152 12 147 12
1964–65 171 21 163 21
1965–66 189 26 180 25

Plans for the future development of the inland telephone service will be announced in a White Paper to be published on Thursday, 21st November. Copies will be available in the Vote Office at 11 a.m. on that day.

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