HC Deb 15 January 1913 vol 46 cc2101-2W
Mr. WILLIAM REDMOND

asked the Postmaster-General if he will say when steps will be taken to further cheapen deferred cable messages to Australia?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

As explained to the hon. Member on the 2nd January, a system of week-end cable letters to Australasia at greatly reduced rates was intro- duced on the 1st January. It has not been possible to secure also a further reduction in the case of deferred telegrams at present sent at half-rates.