HC Deb 28 June 1974 vol 875 c10W
Mr. Tom King

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what further percentage increase in postal charges would be required to enable the Post Office to meet its statutory duty to break even, taking one year with another.

Mr. Benn

The Post Office would not be expected to look to increases in postal tariffs alone to meet its statutory duty which relates to the financial outturn of its whole range of services.