§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord President of the Council on whose authority the limit of six letters allowed to be placed by any hon. Member on the Members' letter board at any one time was established; what are the reasons behind this limitation; and if he will review this limitation with a view to its abolition.
§ Mr. WakehamThe limit of six letters which right hon. and hon. Members may place on the letter board each day is approved by the Services Committee. Should any greater number be permitted, the handling of urgent mail would be significantly delayed.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord President of the Council, if he will estimate the cost incurred by the House of hon. Members having to use franked envelopes to communicate with colleagues where they have reached their limit of six unfranked letters on the Members' letter board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WakehamIt is not possible to estimate this cost.