HC Deb 19 April 1950 vol 474 cc18-9W
Mr. Llewellyn

asked the Postmaster-General what is the estimated revenue from the sale of money orders, postal orders and stamps sold in connection with football pool transactions; and what is the estimated profit from these transactions.

Mr. Ness Edwards

It is estimated that the average gross revenue during the present football season is about £165,000 weekly, and the average profit about £55,000 weekly.