§ 34. Mr. Crawleyasked the Postmaster-General what proportion of telegrams is now delivered by post in Great Britain; and what reduction in charge is made in such cases.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterOvernight telegrams, which are charged at half rate, are delivered by post as a standard arrangement. Exceptionally, about 2 per cent. of full rate inland telegrams are also delivered in this way. These are mainly messages presented too late for same day delivery which could be got to their destinations most quickly by using the following morning's post. The senders are always notified that this may happen but choose nevertheless to use the full rate in preference to the overnight service.