§ Mr. Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Industry what arrangements his Department has made with British Telecom to allow Government Departments facing strike action to delay the payment of telephone bills; if he is satisfied that such arrangements will not result in increases in domestic consumers' bills; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallI have made no such arrangements. The limited delays which have occurred should not result in any increase in domestic consumers' bills.