§ 79. Mr. Hunterasked the Postmaster-General how many automatic machines have been installed outside post offices to enable the general public to purchase 3d. stamps; and what is the approximate number he will install this year for this purpose.
104Wand sound licences for 1958; what was the number of licences issued in each instance; and if he will also state the comparative figures for 1956 and 1957.
§ Mr. K. ThompsonFollowing is the information:
§ Mr. K. ThompsonAbout 90, out of an initial order of 100 machines ordered for field trials delivered in October, 1958, have now been installed outside Post Offices. Their performance is generally satisfactory and we intend to obtain several hundred more. I cannot say how many will be installed this year. This will depend on delivery dates.