HC Deb 25 July 1968 vol 769 cc156-7W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Postmaster General, why special telephone links are provided for individuals who voluntarily entomb themselves in coffins; and if he will ensure that the 3,000 people on telephone waiting lists in South Bedfordshire are connected up before any further special links of this sort are provided.

Mr. Joseph Slater

Standard telephone facilities have been provided in two cases, but no "special" telephone links have been required. Spare lines and equipment are available in the localities concerned to meet demand for similar types of service. Provision of these telephones in no way impedes the progress being made in providing cable and exchange equipment to serve people waiting for telephones elsewhere, and failure to do so would not help progress in the areas of shortage.