HC Deb 20 March 1991 vol 188 c155W
15. Mr. Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a further statement on proposals relating to low telephone users.

Mr. Lilley

British Telecom has agreed to introduce an improved and better targeted low user scheme this year. Low users will be able to opt to pay only half the standard rental, and get 30 free call units per quarter. The new scheme will be focused to benefit people who rely on the telephone as a lifeline. BT expects that more than 2 million people will be eligible for the new scheme.