Telephone Charges

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Duchy of Lancaster – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 27 April 1987.

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Photo of Mr Norman Tebbit Mr Norman Tebbit , Chingford 12:00, 27 April 1987

I am sure that the hon. Gentleman has had complaints from professional people and, that being so, they are professional complainers. As Members of Parliament we have all known those in our time. Of course, facilities for the Government that are provided by the taxpayer are not used by the party. The two things are kept entirely and completely separate. The hon. Gentleman asked about invading privacy. There are many complaints about direct mail. For example, my friend the chairman of the National Union was a little disturbed the other day when he received a begging letter from Mr. John Pardoe asking for funds on behalf of the alliance.