§ Mr. J. Haleasked the Postmaster-General how the estimated postage rates of the United Kingdom compare with those of the main countries in the Universal Postal Union.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsI assume that my hon. Friend is referring to overseas surface parcel rates. According to the latest information available to me, the proposed United Kingdom rates compare with those of the four under-mentioned countries as follows (the rates are expressed in sterling throughout):—