§ Sir P. Harrisasked the Postmaster-General why the Post Office is now charging 6½d. for a 6d. registered envelope on the grounds that they have to cover the Purchase Tax; and whether the Post Office is paying the tax?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe price of registered envelopes has been raised to cover increased manufacturing costs and Purchase Tax. The Post Office pays Purchase Tax on these items.