§ 42. Mr. Sorensenasked the Post master-General why the minimum charge for a de luxe telegram is 7s. 6d. and for a standard telegram is 5s., although the extra cost to the Post Office is only one penny.
§ Mr. MawbyThe charges must have regard to overall costs, rather than the costs of the forms themselves. Last year there was an average loss of well over 4s. per telegram; I think it is reasonable for the users of the greetings service to pay something nearer the economic price than the users of the ordinary service. The minimum charge for a De Luxe Greetings telegram is 7s. and not 7s. 6d., as stated by the hon. Member.