§ Mr. Andersonasked the Secretary of State for Industry if, in view of the deterrent effect of increased postal charges on constituents writing to their Member, he will examine the feasibility of proposing free postage on letters written by invividual constituents to their Member, as is currently available under the Post Office Act for petitions.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI have been asked to reply.
No. This would be an open-ended commitment which would greatly increase expenditure.