HC Deb 02 June 1965 vol 713 cc231-2W
102. Mr. Dance

asked the Postmaster-General what was the cost of the newspaper advertisement campaign relating to the increased postal charges.

Mr. Benn

£150,000. The additional revenue at stake due to the increased charges during this period amounted to over £1,000,000.

103. Mr. Onslow

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the confusion about special delivery rates that has been caused to post office counter clerks by the ambiguity of the instructions sent to them after the recent raising of postal charges; and whether he will issue a clarification, that whilst the inland special delivery rate is now 3s., the special delivery rate for letters to Europe remains at 1s.

Mr. Joseph Slater

I am sorry to learn that there has been confusion at Woking where two packets for abroad marked "Special Delivery" and prepaid with fees of 3s. recently came under notice. We are not able to identify the sender of these packets; but, if the hon. Member can help us to do this, I will gladly arrange for the over-payment to be refunded. The instructions issued to counter clerks were in no way ambiguous; but I am having all offices reminded of the distinction the hon. Member mentions.