§ 44. Dr. Grayasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the financial results of the two-tier service, he will now reintroduce the 3d. postcard.
§ Mr. StonehouseNo, Sir. The 3d. postcard service lost £1.3 million on an income of £4.5 million in the last financial year and I would not be justified in reintroducing it.
§ Dr. GrayIn view of the financial loss on Christmas cards and the importance of the seaside holiday card trade, would my right hon. Friend think again about this and reintroduce the 3d. post for holiday postcards?
§ Mr. StonehouseI could not reconsider it, because of the tremendous loss which would be involved. There was not a loss on Christmas cards, in fact, but a reduction in the number of postings.