HC Deb 16 February 1967 vol 741 cc140-1W
72. Mr. Roebuck

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will now reverse his decision to charge a full year's rent in advance to telephone subscribers who move house, in view of the fact that the results have been tiny and have hurt the poorest most.

Mr. Edward Short

No. The arrangement was intended to reduce pressure on resources and must operate on all sectors of demand.