Mrs RenéeShort asked the Minister for the Civil Service how much money was paid to the Post Office in respect of official mail for each year since 1970; and how much discount was given by the Post Office for each year since 1970.
§ Mr. ChannonTotal provision for postage costs in main Estimates for 1979–80 was about £100 million. Comparable figures for the years back to 1970 could only be provided at disproportionate cost. No discounts are given on official mail except those available to all other users.
§ Mrs Renée Shortasked the Minister for for the Civil Service if he will make a 357W statement on the discount given by the Post Office in respect of official mail; and what proposals there are for discontinuing this discount.
§ Mr. ChannonNo discounts are given on official paid or certified paid mail. Where Departments use public methods, they receive the same discounts for quantity as are available to all other users.