§ Mr. Waddingtonasked the Postmaster-General what are the factors which prevent the installation of telephones free 196W of charge in the homes of physically disabled persons living alone.
§ Mr. StonehouseIf the Post Office installed telephones free of charge in the homes of certain disabled people, other telephone users instead of the Government would have to bear these social welfare costs. The Post Office has no fund for welfare purposes; no organisation for assessing the many claims which would be made, nor the right to inquire into personal circumstances.