§ Sir L. Plummerasked the Postmaster-General what has been the revenue from Commonwealth Press telegrams for the year to date.
§ Mr. MarplesThe total amount collected in the United Kingdom in 1956–57 was £122,000 (provisional).
§ Sir L. Plummerasked the Postmaster-General what extra annual revenue would accrue to the Post Office if Press telegrams were charged at the present full ordinary rates and at the new rates already announced, respectively.
§ Mr. MarplesThe effect on traffic would in either event be so severe that no precise estimate of the results can be attempted. It would, however, be unsafe to assume that on balance overseas telegraph income would be increased.