HC Deb 31 July 1957 vol 574 cc1245-6
33. Mr. J. Eden

asked the Postmaster-General what will be the weight, respectively, of an envelope, A and C, which he proposes to put on sale at a cost of 4d. each from 1st October.

Mr. Marples

About.13 and.12 oz. respectively.

Mr. Eden

Will my hon. Friend give an assurance that these envelopes, which previously were franked, will be of less weight in future in order to take account of his new provisions?

Mr. Marples

I will look at that, but I do not think so, because I am not sure that that would not compete with many firms in the stationery trade producing these envelopes.