HC Deb 07 February 1945 vol 407 c2064
32. Professor Savory

asked the Postmaster-General how the total of £22,830,000 paid through postal and money orders to Eire during the years 1939–1944 is made up; and what were the sums paid in each of these years.

The Postmaster-General (Captain Crookshank)

As the reply contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following are the particulars:

Postal Orders. Money Orders. Total.
£ £ £
1939 512,000 484,000 996,000
1940 377,000 777,000 1,154,000
1941 374,000 1,824,000 2,198,000
1942 449,000 4,236,000 4,685,000
1943 568,000 6,166,000 6,734,000
1944 612,000 6,451,000 7,063,000
2,892,000 19,938,000 22,830,000