HC Deb 22 January 1958 vol 580 c163W
4. Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the decisions of the Fourteenth Congress of the Universal Postal Union to provide increased facilities for the transit of books by post; and what steps he is taking towards implementing these decisions, particularly in relation to increasing the maximum weight for transport of books at printed paper rates.

Mr. K. Thompson

Yes. These decisions do not take effect until April of next year, but we shall naturally comply with any new requirements: in particular, the normal maximum weight on books posted for abroad at the printed paper rate will go up from 6½ lb. to 11 lb.