§ 49. Mr. Rankinasked the Postmaster-General if he will reduce the new rate for the 6s. Railex letter from 20s. to 12s., in view of the effect on small newspapers.
§ Mr. BennI am sorry but I should not he justified in doing what my hon. Friend asks. Railex is a costly service to provide; and it is running at a very heavy loss which, even after the coming increase in charges, will not be entirely eliminated.