HC Deb 20 March 1933 vol 276 cc39-40
53. Mr. GLOSSOP

asked the Postmaster-General if he will consider the possibility of extending to the unemployed the privilege of the halfpenny post when sending applications for jobs; and whether he will consider the provision of specially endorsed envelopes for the purpose which could be sold to the unemployed through the Employment Exchanges?

Sir K. WOOD

An application for employment sent in an unsealed cover is admissible at the halfpenny rate if it is written on a sheet bearing an appropriate heading either printed or hand-stamped. This, I think, should meet the particular circumstances my hon. Friend has in mind.

Mr. GLOSSOP

Would the Postmaster-General say what he means by "an appropriate heading"?

Sir K. WOOD

A heading indicating what the particular matter is that is being dealt with. I should have to show my hon. Friend.

Commander MARSDEN

Can the application be made in ordinary writing, with a pen or pencil?

Sir K. WOOD

I will look into that question.