§ 28. Mr. Roland Robinsonasked the Postmaster-General whether he will now reconsider the whole question of granting some concession in regard to the rate of postage on parcels sent to the troops overseas?
§ The Postmaster-General (Major Tryon)I regret that I can add nothing to the answer given to a Question on this subject asked by the hon. Member for Normanton (Mr. T. Smith) on 30th January.
§ Mr. RobinsonIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that a very large proportion of the money spent on comforts for the troops is used for postage, and will he reconsider the matter in view of the widespread dissatisfaction throughout the country?
§ Major TryonI do not think the hon. Gentleman is aware of the very large reductions that I made some time ago. The rates compare favourably with those in force in the last war and are based on the calculation of no profits whatever.
§ Mr. E. J. WilliamsDoes the reduction apply to parcels as well as letters?
§ Major TryonWe are talking about parcels. The Question relates to parcels.