HC Deb 21 February 1945 vol 408 cc783-4
32. Mr. Stokes

asked the Postmaster-General what is the pay-load represented by a ton of air-letters; and whether the charge for these letters will now be reduced from 6d.

The Postmaster - General (Captain Crookshank)

I am not clear what the hon. Member means by "pay-load" in relation to mail services, but in any case, my intention is to reduce the charge as circumstances allow.

Mr. Stokes

I am sorry to have fogged the Minister. Is he aware that 6d. per letter works out at £9,000 per ton, and would it not be possible to reduce that charge at least to 2d.?