§ 51. Mr. Keelingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how far it is the practice of a Government Department which receives an unstamped letter marked "O.H.M.S." from a member of the public to collect the postage from him subsequently.
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Dalton)Departments do not normally take steps to collect from members of the public postage and surcharge on unstamped letters marked "O.H.M.S." which are addressed to them. But, if this practice were to become widespread such steps would be taken.
§ Mr. KeelingDoes the right hon. Gentleman's answer mean that the privilege given us the other day of leaving our letters to Government Departments unstamped is already enjoyed in practice, and in fact, if not in theory, by every member of the public?
§ Mr. DaltonNo, Sir. It means nothing of the kind.