§ MR. FIRTH (Dundee)asked the Postmaster General, Whether he can give an approximate estimate of the loss which would accrue to the Post Office Revenue if postcards were sold at the face value of the stamps upon them?
§ THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. RAIKES) (Cambridge University)Yes, Sir. Taking as a basis of calculation the number of both stout and thin post cards issued last year, the loss to the Post Office Revenue, if postcards were sold at the value of the stamps upon them, would amount to £77,375.