§ MR. GEORGE WHITE (Norfolk, N.W.)To ask the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that unsealed documents which for many years have passed under the half-penny postage are now charged as being in the nature of a letter; and whether any fresh instructions authorising such change have been issued under his authority.
(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) There has been no recent restrictive alteration in the regulations governing the half-penny post. The hon. Member is doubtless aware that in connection with the postal reforms agreed to by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and mentioned in the Budget, I am about to of the half-penny extend the operation rate.