§ 26. Wing Commander Bullusasked the Postmaster-General how many post-free Christmas parcels were sent to members of the Armed Services in Korea and Malaya, respectively, and what was the total cost to the Post Office.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe numbers of postage-free Christmas parcels sent by air to members of the Forces in the Korean operations and Malaya were 14,322 and 2,091, respectively; and the overall cost of the concession was of the order of £37,000, of which £1,000 was borne on Post Office account.
§ Wing Commander BullusDoes the Postmaster-General agree that the general public observed the rule and that there was no abuse of this concession?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThere was amazingly little.
§ Mr. Godfrey NicholsonHas the right hon. Gentleman in mind the making of any further concessions for postage to the troops in Korea, particularly of printed matter?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThis is really a matter for the Minister of Defence. The cost is borne on the Ministry of Defence Vote, and perhaps the hon. Gentleman will put the question to my right hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Nicholsonrose—
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. Gentleman has now introduced a much wider question. It does not arise out of the Question on the Order Paper. which dealt only with Christmas mail.