HC Deb 20 July 1927 vol 209 cc412-3W
Colonel DAY

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will give the approximate number of telegrams despatched in Great Britain for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date and, if possible, the separate numbers for England, Scotland, and Wales?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The number of telegrams originating from post offices in Great Britain for the 12 months ended 31st March last was 53,092,361, made up of 46,589,159 from England and Wales and 6,503,202 from Scotland. No separate record is kept of telegrams originating in Wales.