HC Deb 27 July 1931 vol 255 c1952W
Major POLE

asked the Postmaster-General the total amount paid to the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company in the last year in respect of the carrying of mails to and from India?

Mr. ATTLEE

The amount paid to the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company for the conveyance of mails under contract between Great Britain, India, China and Australia is £295,000 per annum.