HC Deb 28 February 1967 vol 742 cc80-1W
Mr. Thorpe

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will introduce concessionary rates for parcels sent by way of relief to those who have suffered in the Tasmanian fire disaster.

Mr. Edward Short

While I fully sympathise with the motive underlying the request, I am very sorry that I should not feel justified in doing as the hon. Member suggests. I continually receive similar suggestions on behalf of many deserving causes abroad. To attempt to choose between them would involve invidious distinctions; and yet to meet them all would entail an unacceptable loss of revenue.