§ Mr. Levyasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the heavy fall in postal revenue, he will consider reducing the letter rate from 2½d. to 2d., and the postcard rate from ad. to 1½d.?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe fall in postal revenue to which the hon. Member refers was for the year 1939–40. Since then postal rates have been increased and there is a large increase in revenue in the current year.