HC Deb 22 December 1965 vol 722 c454W
80. Mr. Simon Mahon

asked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the fear and anxiety caused to some telephone subscribers by misuse of the telephone services; and if he will suggest, to women subscribers particularly, the advisability of using initials only when inserting names in telephone directories.

Mr. Benn

Yes. The titles Mrs. and Miss are now omitted from new entries in telephone directories unless their inclusion is specifically requested. Requests to omit these titles from existing entries will be met on the next reprint of the appropriate directories.