HL Deb 20 January 1971 vol 314 cc581-2WA
THE EARL OF LAUDERDALE

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications has a duty officer available 24 hours daily.

LORD DENHAM

No, my Lords. My right honourable friend the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications does not consider it necessary to have the Ministry manned outside normal office hours. Officials are on call to deal with urgent matters at such times.

House adjourned at seven minutes before eight o'clock