HC Deb 27 January 1954 vol 522 c230W
5. Sir H. Williams

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what proportion of the total cost of postal services arises from the conveyance of mails.

Mr. Gammans

The payments made to contractors for the conveyance of mails by rail, road, sea and air represented 16.5 per cent. of the total cost of the postal services as shown in the Post Office Commercial Accounts for 1952–53.