§ Mr. Channonasked the Postmaster-General if, for retirement pensioners, or in cases of hardship, he will waive or reduce the year's rental required in advance for installing a telephone.
§ Mr. Edward ShortNo. I appreciate the hon. Member's motive, but I cannot make exceptions to meet the needs of individual circumstances.
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§ Mr. Kershawasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the present rental for telephones bears especially hard upon pensioners; what proposals he now has for reducing this rental; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI have much sympathy with pensioners and others, but concessionary charges by the Post Office would not be an appropriate way of meeting such difficulties.