§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the Postmaster-General whether he can give an estimate of the financial results of the Post Office services for the year 1929–30 on the basis of the commercial accounts?
§ Mr. VIANTThe following are the figures required, subject to minor adjustments and after charging interest on capital:
— Expenditure. Income Balance. £ £ £ Postal 35,245,000 44,883,000 9,638,000 Telegraph 5,788,000 5,003,000 -785,000 Telephone 21,350,000 21,868,000 518,000 Total 62,383,000 71,754,000 9,371,000