§ 49. Mr. PARKINSONasked the Postmaster-General what revenue was received for advertisements in. the first issue of 1,000,000 5s. books of stamps; what is the revenue for the second series of 1,000,000 about to be issued; and whether he will consider the desirability of increasing the number of ½d. stamps in the books of stamps?
§ Sir K. WOODIn the first issue, the revenue from commercial advertisements was about £215 above the cost of production. In the forthcoming issue much more space is being devoted to advertisements of Post Office services; and the revenue from commercial advertisements will be about £70 below the cost of production. I will consider again the question of including more halfpenny stamps in the forthcoming edition of the 5s. book, but I have received few representations as to any re-arrangement such as the hon. Member suggests.
§ Sir PERCY HARRISDoes the right hon. Gentleman consider that this small sum is adequate for the advertisements in this publication?
§ Sir K. WOODI do not think my hon. Friend has followed my reply. I pointed out that more advertisements of Post Office services were going to be included in the forthcoming issue, and I think that the amount is reasonable in the circumstances?