§ 139. Mr. Lewisasked the Postmaster-General by how much he anticipates his oil and petrol costs will rise as a result of the increase of 1s. 5d. a gallon on petrol; and whether he will give an assurance that he will not recoup this amount by increasing postage and telephone charges.
§ Mr. AlportThe Answer to the first part of the Question is about £80,000 a month. The Answer to the second part is that no consequential increase in Post Office charges is at present contemplated.