HC Deb 14 March 1907 vol 171 cc241-2
MR. W. PRIESTLEY (Bradford, E.)

I beg to ask the Postmaster-General if negotiations are taking place with the Postmaster-General of Canada with the object of reducing the postal rates between Great Britain and Canada upon newspapers, magazines, and periodicals; and, if so, can he state the present position of the question.

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

As my hon. friend is, I think, aware, negotiations are proceeding between the Imperial and Canadian Governments on the question of a reduction in the postage to Canada on newspapers, periodicals, and magazines from this country. I hope shortly to be able to make a statement on the subject, but cannot do so at present.

MR. RAMSAY MACDONALD (Leicester)

In view of the keen interest taken in this matter cannot the right hon. Gentleman lay some Papers on the Table of the House?

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

said he was fully aware of the great interest taken, but the negotiations were still going on.