HC Deb 26 March 1952 vol 498 c401
52. Mr. R. E. Winterbottom

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what is the estimated value of free services given to the Army, Navy and Air Forces for 1951–52.

Mr. Gammans

The estimated value of services rendered without payment to the Army, Navy and Air Force during 1951–52 is £9,216,000, made up as follows:

£
Army 2,901,000
Navy 1,650,000
Air Force 4,665,000

Mr. C. R. Hobson

In view of the repeated protestations of hon. Members opposite with regard to this practice, does not the hon. Member's noble Friend propose to alter the present procedure?

Mr. Gammans

That is under review at the present moment.