§ 59. Mr. Sydney Chapmanasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what is the estimated cost of the postal services over the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what is the estimated percentage of this expended on wages and salaries of per sons employed therein.
§ Sir J. EdenThe latest Post Office Report and Accounts shows total postal expenditure in 1970–71 of £446 million, of which 72 per cent. was for pay, pensions and the employer's share of national insurance contributions.