HC Deb 18 April 1956 vol 551 c79W
Mr. Callaghan

asked the Postmaster-General the estimated increases in income which will result in the current year and in a full year from each of the recent changes in postal and telephone charges.

Dr. Hill

The estimated increases in income are:

— In the current year In a full year
£m. £m.
Printed papers and samples 3.9 4.7
Newspapers 0.2 0.3
Parcels (say) 1.2 1.5
Registration fees 1.7 2.0
Money Order fees 0.3 0.3
Registered envelopes 0.1 0.1
Subscribers' Local Calls 4.9 6.7
Call Office Local Calls 0.9 2.1
Trunk Calls (Night rates) 2.2 2.9
Total 15.4 20.6