HC Deb 07 December 1965 vol 722 c90W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Postmaster-General, what arrangements he has made to help the elderly and housebound who have a need for emergency communication.

Mr. Benn

I am planning a small experiment in Manchester to see whether a device which would provide communication between an elderly and housebound person and a near neighbour would meet this need. Some tests have been made and more will follow. The Post Office Engineering Union are co-operating fully in this experiment.

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