§ 53. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Postmaster-General what have been the surpluses of the Post Office in each year from 1922?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)As the answer involves a number of figures, I propose, with my hon. Friend's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ Following are the figures taken from the Commercial Accounts:
| surplus, after charging interest on capital. | ||
| Year ended 31sfc March. | £ | |
| 1923 | … | 4,450,245 |
| 1924 | … | 5,291,022 |
| 1925 | … | 5,429,594 |
| 1926 | … | 6,667,882 |
| 1927 | … | 5,787,508 |
| 1928 (approximate) | … | 7,580,000 |