HC Deb 14 February 1946 vol 419 c520
44. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will be able in the near future to reduce the cost of letter and postcard post in this country; and when does he expect to be able to reduce the cost of parcel post.

Mr. Burke

I regret that I am still not in a position to make a statement on this subject.

Colonel Stoddart-Scott

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that it costs more to send a copy of HANSARD to any address in this country than to the United States of America, and that this increased postage charge was imposed to stop, not to encourage, the sending of letters? When can we expect the hon. Gentleman to be able to give an answer?

Mr. Burke

I am afraid I must not anticipate.