HC Deb 17 July 1975 vol 895 c586W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will appoint a committee of inquiry into the proposals for increased postal and telephone charges before such increases are permitted to be introduced.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

I have nothing to add to my speech during the debate on the Post Office in the House on 15th July.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Industry to what extent the proposals for containing and reducing inflation will affect the proposals of the Post Office to increase its charges to its customers.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

I have discussed this with the Post Office and it advises me that its proposals, as put to the Price Commission and the Post Office Users National Council on 10th July, were adjusted to take account of the Chancellor's statement of 1st July.