asked the Postmaster-General what arrangements he has made with the publishers of classified telephone directories; and if he is aware that in some cases the charge for an entry identical with that for last year has been increased by 300 per cent.

The contractor sells advertisements and special entries in classified telephone directories on behalf of the Post Office, and retains an agreed percentage of the revenue as his commission. He also has discretion to decide the rate structure, in the light of his experience of the market. I am told that no rates have been increased by 300 per cent. in the last year, but I will readily look into the case mentioned if the right hon. Member will let me have further details.