§ Sir R. Russellasked the Postmaster-General how much was paid in compensation for loss of registered letters sent overseas in 1966 or the latest convenient 12-month period; and why the compensation is only £2 18s. for the same registration fee as the minimum for inland post.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe amount for 1966 was £1,048 14s. 3d. Compensation in the overseas registered letter post is limited to £2 18s. under the terms of the Universal Postal Union Convention, to which this country is a signatory. We give the same standard of security to overseas and inland items and therefore the same charge is applicable.
§ Sir R. Russellasked the Postmaster-General how much was paid in compensation for loss of registered letters in 1966 263W or the latest convenient 12-month period in each of the four categories £100, £200, £300 and £400 for inland post, respectively.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe total amount of compensation paid for the loss of inland registered letters (including those going to the Irish Republic) during 1966 was £118,166. The breakdown of this figure was as follows:
Payments of up to £100 … £84,677 Payments of up to £200 … £20,098 Payments of up to £300 … £9,042 Payments of up to £400 … £4,349