§ 68. Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKEasked the Postmaster-General if, in view of the fact that the pre-paid rate of postage on sample packets for all places abroad is 1d. for the first 4 ounces, he will grant similar facilities for inland sample packets?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI regret that I am unable to reintroduce the inland sample post. which would entail a considerable sacrifice of revenue; and, financial considerations apart, experience has shown that it is impossible to prevent the use of an inland sample post for articles of merchandise which are not samples at all, or for small parcels sent from one individual to another, except by imposing restrictive Regulations which are both harassing to the public and difficult to administer.