§ Mr. BOWENasked the Postmaster-General what were the gross and net annual receipts of the Post Office Beam services during the whole period of their operation by the Post Office?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHUp to 31st March, 1929, the Beam services had earned gross receipts amounting to £813,100 at a cost of £538,850, leaving a net surplus of £274,250. Since 1st April, 1928, the services have been worked by the Post Office as agent for Imperial and International Communications Limited.