HC Deb 16 July 1963 vol 681 c31W
60. Mr. Kitson

asked the Postmaster-General how many telegrams were sent in the first month following increased charges; and if he will give comparable figures for 1960, 1961 and 1962.

Mr. Bevins

The number of inland telegrams sent in May this year was about 866,000. The figures for May, 1960, 1961 and 1962 were 1,055,000, 1,089,000 and 1,011,000, respectively.