asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the social security accident insurance coverage of Post Office telephone engineers, who are prepared to give their services free of payment to install telephones in the homes of disabled people.

It does not seem that under the arrangements at present in operation this work is covered by the provisions of the Industrial Injuries Act. The matter is, however, being discussed with the Post Office and I will write to the hon. Member as soon as the position has been resolved.