§ Mr. Carmichaelasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will issue a directive to British Telecom not to charge for directory inquiries by blind subscribers.
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§ Mr. ButcherNo. I have no powers to direct British Telecom on such matters. BT has, however, deferred the proposed charge on a call to directory inquiries until at least 1 July and intends, I understand, to ensure that the visually handicapped will not suffer financially from its introduction when this comes.