HC Deb 31 July 1957 vol 574 c182W
19. Mr. Ross

asked the Postmaster-General if he will state his estimates of the total operating profit of the Post Office for 1956–57 and 1957–58, as compared with that for 1955–56.

Mr. Marples

The following is the answer:

£ million
— 1955–56 1956–57 1957–58
Operating profit (struck before charging net interest on capital) 19.7 13.5 23.0
Less Interest 17.4 19.8 21.9
Surplus/Deficit + 2.3 -6.3 + 1.1

20. Mr. Ross

asked the Postmaster-General the total amount owed to all services of the Post Office by sundry debtors at the most recent available date.

Mr. Marples

About £50 million at 31st March. 1957.