AIR-MAIL SERVICE, EAST AFRICA. (Hansard, 16 March 1931)

HC Deb 16 March 1931 vol 249 c1683W 1683W

§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE
asked the Postmaster-General the number of letters sent to East Africa each week since the start of the air-mail service; the revenue from postage; and its comparison with the cost of the service?

§ Mr. ATTLEE
No figures are available regarding the number of letters carried, but the respective weights for the first three flights have been 164 lbs., 46 lbs.,

— Special Juries. Common Juries. Without Juries. Total.

November, 1929 … … … 27 38 115 180

February, 1930 … … … 13 31 92 136

November, 1930 … … … 25 21 65 111

February, 1931 … … … 13 18 51 82

—	Special Juries.	Common Juries.	Without Juries.	Total.
November, 1929	…	…	…	27	38	115	180
February, 1930	…	…	…	13	31	92	136
November, 1930	…	…	…	25	21	65	111
February, 1931	…	…	…	13	18	51	82