Inland Letter Post Rates (Hansard, 24 May 1965)

HC Deb 24 May 1965 vol 713 c17W 17W

§ Mr. Eldon Griffiths
asked the Postmaster-General if he will publish a table of the comparative cost in British currency of letter postage in the following countries, namely, Belgium, France, Holland, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States of America.

§ Mr. Benn
The basic inland letter post rates expressed in British currency are as follows:—

Belgium 5.1d. (0.7 oz.)

France 5.2d. (0.7 oz.)

Holland 4.3d. (0.7 oz.)

Germany (Federal Republic) 4.3d. (0.7 oz.)

Italy 3.8d. (0.7 oz.)

Sweden 6.6d. (0.7 oz.)

Switzerland 3.9d. (8.8 oz.)

United States of America 4.3d. (1 oz.)

Since the size of the basic weight step in other countries is different from our own, the avoirdupois equivalent has been shown in brackets in each case.

Belgium	5.1d.	(0.7 oz.)
France	5.2d.	(0.7 oz.)
Holland	4.3d.	(0.7 oz.)
Germany (Federal Republic)	4.3d.	(0.7 oz.)
Italy	3.8d.	(0.7 oz.)
Sweden	6.6d.	(0.7 oz.)
Switzerland	3.9d.	(8.8 oz.)
United States of America	4.3d.	(1 oz.)