HC Deb 11 May 1931 vol 252 c829W
Mr. O. LEWIS

asked the Postmaster-General what percentage the profits of the last financial year represent on the total capital investment of the Post Office?

Mr. ATTLEE

The information desired is not yet available for last financial year. The percentage of profit on the average capital investment for 1929–30 was:—

  1. (a) before charging interest on capital, 11.80 per cent.
  2. (b) after charging interest on capital, 7.23 per cent.