HC Deb 04 December 1928 vol 223 cc1008-9
39. Mr. R. MORRISON

asked the Postmaster-General whether he can give any estimate of the weekly loss of revenue to the Post Office as a result of the recent legal decision upon football competitions?

The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)

It is estimated that the loss of revenue may be about £36,000 a week during the football season.