HC Deb 03 February 1954 vol 523 c47W
93. Sir H. Williams

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what proportion of the inland mail services of this country were in connection with football pools.

Mr. Gammans

In the financial year 1952–53 pool correspondence formed about 9.5 per cent. of the total inland postings and brought in about 8.7 per cent. of the total inland mail revenue.