§ Mr. Goldingasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he accepts the statement in the Post Office Report and Accounts 1970–71 concerning telephones that in the absence of a price regulator waiting lists will increase and service deteriorate untill prices can be adjusted; and what discussions he has had with the Post Office Board on this matter.
§ Mr. ChatawayTelephone tariffs were increased in July, 1970, largely in accordance with the Post Office's own proposals. As regards the future. I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 20th October to my hon. Friend the Member for Worcestershire, South (Sir G. Nabarro), which applies to telephones as well as posts.