§ Sir J. Wardlaw-Milneasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the very serious effect upon business in India owing to the high rate of surcharge on Empire air mail; and whether, in view of the importance of the matter to the maintenance of our overseas trade, he will take action to bring about a material reduction in the present charges?
§ Major TryonThe amount of aircraft accommodation at the disposal of the Post 601W Office for the conveyance of air mails on the Empire air routes is limited, and I regret that it will not be possible to reduce the existing air postage rates unless and until further accommodation can be made available.