HC Deb 25 October 1926 vol 199 cc543-4
Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

(by Private Notice) asked the Postmaster-General whether he has any announcement to make as to the proposed letting for advertisement purposes of the space on envelopes of letters sent through the post.

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The answer is in the negative.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Do I understand that this scheme is being proceeded with?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

No. The hon. and gallant Gentleman should not read more into my answer than there is in it.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Then is the scheme being dropped?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

I have told the hon. and gallant Gentleman my answer. I am not in a position to make any statement.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Yes, but is the right hon. Gentleman aware that every newspaper in the country has had a report, apparently semi-official, that it is being held up?