§ 54. Lieut.-Colonel GAULTasked the Postmaster-General whether, for the purpose of facilitating communication in the interest of trade and commerce, he is prepared to re-introduce penny postage at any early date?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Attlee)The reply is in the negative.
§ Lieut.-Colonel GAULTDoes the Post-master-General not think that the State and the community would be best served by conferring this benefit on the United Kingdom and the British Empire rather than continuing the present system?
§ Captain CAZALETWhat would it cost?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is a subject for discussion.