§ 80. Dame Patricia Hornsby-Smithasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the increasing number of faulty connections on the automatic system which result in callers being connected to lines already in use, thus invading the expected privacy of other telephone users; and what steps he is taking to eliminate this unwitting telephone tapping.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterMy right hon. Friend is aware that the automatic telephone service is not as good as it should be in some parts of the country, notably London and the South East, and considerable efforts are being made to improve it. If the right hon. Member has any particular case in mind, and will give me details, I will gladly make enquiries.