HC Deb 06 June 1951 vol 488 cc121-3W
85. Mr. Erroll

asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the fact that the collection of postage due from overseas addresses on short-paid letters and postal packets posted in the United Kingdom causes considerable annoyance abroad and possibly some loss of trade, he will consider adopting the method followed by

categories: control boats, fast patrol boats, patrol boats, seaward defence boats, respectively, are in the Active Fleet, the Reserve Fleet and in commission for training and special duties, respectively; and on what date was the construction of each boat completed.

Mr. Callaghan

Following are the categories of coastal forces craft showing numbers and dates of completion:

the United States Post Office whereby short-paid items are returned to senders for rectification before transmission abroad.

Mr. Hobson

While my right hon. Friend is grateful to the hon. Member for drawing attention to this problem, he questions whether the solution proposed, which presents practical difficulties and would require legislation, would be generally acceptable.