HC Deb 30 June 1936 vol 314 cc237-8W
Mr. ROSTRON DUCKWORTH

asked the Postmaster-General whether any consideration has yet been given to the rates which will be charged for parcels despatched to Empire destinations when the new Empire Air Mail comes into force next year?

Sir W. WOMERSLEY

I do not anticipate that it will be possible to contemplate the carriage by air to Empire destinations of parcels at lower postage rates than the much reduced air postage rates for letters which will operate under the Empire Air Mail scheme at any rate until some experience has been gained of the capacity that will be required under the new scheme to accommodate the letter mail.