HC Deb 30 November 1926 vol 200 c1000
27. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Postmaster-General the number of foreign countries which only accept parcels weighing a maximum of 11 lbs., and the names of the Dominions, Crown Colonies, and Protectorates a hick limit them to the same weight?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The limit of weight is still 17 lb. for postal parcels sent from Great Britain to 10 foreign countries and their colonies, and to certain colonial possessions and two other countries. The same limit is in force in the case of Australia, South Africa, Rhodesia and eleven other British possessions.

Mr. RAMSDEN

Would my right hon. Friend say whether efforts are being made to induce these countries to accept. parcels up to 22 lbs. weight?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The difficulty arises from the fact that certain of these countries are not able to deal with parcels of this size.