I refer the Deputy to my speech to the House on Tuesday last week when I stated the Government had "decided to establish a telephone users advisory group to provide independent monitoring of the operation of the new tariff, its effect on the different categories of customers and report to me on its deliberations.
I also advised that the telephone users' advisory group would report on any particular issues which may arise and that, if the flow of revenue from the new charges exceeded the projected budget, I would expect Telecom to come forward with new proposals for further reductions.
I have no proposals to amend the schedule of charges at this stage or to alter the date on which they will take effect.