§ MR. HENNIKER HEATONI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether he is aware that halfpenny circulars are redirected free of charge, but telegrams on which 6d. and 1s. are paid are charged 1d. for redirection; and whether he will abolish this charge on telegrams redirected through the post.
§ MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. There is, however, a clear distinction between the two cases described by the hon. Member; and the Postmaster General is not prepared to abolish the charge which is made for postage when a telegram is converted into a letter and an entirely fresh service has to be performed.