§ Mr. Shepherdasked the Postmaster-General, what is the result of the study he has made of the question of giving concessional telephone rentals to people of 70 years of age and over who are living alone; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennThe circumstances, handicaps and needs of individuals vary greatly, and it seems to me that the requirement is to find ways of catering for particular needs at minimum cost. I am, therefore, in touch with Departments and others who are interested in this problem, so that full account can be taken of their advice. The examination being made will inevitably take some time.