§ Mr. A. SHORTasked the Postmaster-General whether the "Daily Mail" newspaper demanded telegraph facilities in connection with the golf competition recently arranged by that paper, and which took place at Formby; whether the cost to the State of the special arrangements amounted to £70, whereas the receipts did not exceed £14; and whether, seeing that the Press rates, which have always been below cost, have only increased 25 per cent., whilst the cost of commercial messages has been doubled, he will examine this item with a view to meeting a part of his deficiency?
§ Mr. PEASEThe Post Office in this case did no more than take measures to provide a reasonably efficient service for the Press generally in connection with an event of public interest. The additional cost incurred by the Department was about £35, and the extra receipts just covered that expenditure.