§ Mr. Roseasked the Postmaster-General why payments to premium bond winners are to be sent by first-class mail.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterPremium Savings Bond prizes for amounts down to £50 are sent by first class mail because we think they should have urgent treatment. Winning numbers for these prizes are given to the Press and a prizewinner may be waiting to hear from us. £25 prizes, which account for 92 per cent. by number of all prizes, are not published in the Press and can therefore be sent by second class mail.