§ Captain Bullockasked the Postmaster-General what are the rates for air mail parcels to troops in Korea; and what arrangements are being made for our Forces in Korea to pay postage home on ordinary letters and parcels.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsAs indicated in my answer to the hon. and gallant Member's question on 17th November, items up to 4-lb. in weight may be sent as letter packets at the concessionary rate of postage of 6d. for the first 1½ ounces and 6d. for each additional half ounce to British troops in Korea. There is no air parcel service for heavier parcels. I am assured that adequate stocks of postage stamps are available in Korea; inquiry is in hand as to any localised shortage at Field Army Post Offices, with a view to remedying any that may exist. Lightweight Forces Air Letters may be sent home from Korea free of postage without limit of number.