HC Deb 23 February 1979 vol 963 c323W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will issue a direction under section 11 of the Post Office Act 1969 to require the Post Office to provide an emergency service for the restoration of telephones of elderly and housebound persons reported to it as being out of order.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.