§ Mr. Grovesasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the hardship imposed upon the relatives of Service men and women, especially those abroad, he will consider granting a reduction of the postage costs for letters, at least monthly.
§ Captain CrookshankLetters pasted in the United Kingdom for transmission by surface transport to members of His Majesty's Forces abroad, wherever they may be serving, benefit by a special reduced rate of postage, namely, the former Imperial rate 1½d. for the first ounce and 1d. for each additional ounce, which was maintained when postage rates generally were increased under the Budget introduced in 1940. In addition, airgraph and air letter services to the troops abroad have been introduced at the low rates of 3d. and 6d. respectively. Substantial reductions have also been made since the outbreak of war in the postage rates on parcels to members of the Forces overseas. I am sorry that I can make no further concession.