§ 122. Sir R. Russellasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that books of stamps are being sold at some post offices without the amendment slip containing the new postage rates which came into operation on 3rd October; and if he will issue instructions to remedy this omission.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI am aware that some books of stamps containing out-of-date information about postage rates have been sold, but this is no longer happening. Posters and leaflets currently on display in all our post offices draw attention to the new rates. There can be no question of not applying the new rates which came into force on 3rd October.
§ Sir R. Russellasked the Postmaster-General if, in view of the fact that books of stamps are being sold at some post 125W offices without the slips containing the new postal charges, he will refrain from collecting from the recipient a charge of twice the deficiency, especially in the case of letters whose destination is abroad.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI am aware that some books of stamps containing out-of-date information about postage rates have been sold, but this is no longer happening. Posters and leaflets currently on display in all our post offices draw attention to the new rates. There can be no question of not applying the new rates which came into force on 3rd October.