HC Deb 12 May 1947 vol 437 cc96-7W
20. Sir I. Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement as to the transmission of Braille literature and Braille letters for the blind between Britain and Germany.

Mr. McNeil

Quadripartite agreement has now been secured so that from 15th May Braille may be included in the international mail services to and from Germany. The maximum weight for Braille correspondence will be 1 lb. and for Braille books and other literature 11 lbs.