§ Mr. C. Johnsonasked the Postmaster-General what action Her Majesty's Government propose to take on Recommendation 379, dealing with postage rates in member countries of the Council of Europe, which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council on 13th January, 1964.
§ Mr. MawbyMy right hon. Friend sees no prospect at present of our postal164W finances being able to stand the very high cost of the reduced rates recommended. Our overseas surface rates are already among the lowest in Europe and all letters and postcards go by air for Europe without surcharge if this secures earlier delivery.