§ 66. Mr. Woodnuttasked the Post master-General how he will make provision for the £3½ million required by his 14W Department to meet the extra cost of hydrocarbon oils and National Insurance.
§ Mr. BennThe additional cost of £3½ million falls about equally on postal services and telecommunications. I think that the latter will be able to absorb their share. The financial difficulties of the postal services are under consideration.