HC Deb 22 November 1928 vol 222 c1917
62. Mr. DAY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the estimated loss to the Treasury would be by the re-introduction of the penny post on the pre-War basis; and whether it is proposed to introduce legislation in the near future to modify the present postal rates?

Mr. CHURCHILL

In reply to the first part of the question, the loss would be between £6¾ millions and£7¼ millions. The reply to the second part is in the negative.

Mr. DAY

Then may I ask whether the apparently inspired articles which have been appearing lately in the Press with regard to the return to penny postage are not correct?

Mr. CHURCHILL

They are absolutely without authority or foundation.