98. Sir F. HALLasked the Postmaster- General what was the amount of revenue obtained in 1925 from the extra charges made on registered letters, postal packets and parcels; what was the amount of the compensation paid in the same year for lost letters and parcels; and in how many cases and on what grounds compensation was refused?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe estimated revenue for the financial year 1924–25 from the extra fees charged in respect of registered and insured postal packets was £660,000. The amount of compensation paid in respect of loss of registered letters and parcels was £5,320. I am unable to furnish details of the cases in which compensation was refused. The conditions under which compensation is paid are specified in the Post Office Guide.