§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the proposals received by him from Members of Parliament for dealing
Service Department Amount paid 1968–1969 £ million Savings Bank transactions Post Office Savings* 19.3† SB Investment Account transactions Sale and repayment of: Defence, National Development and British Savings Bonds H.M. Treasury 13.0 Premium Savings Bonds (including payment of prize money) National Savings Stamps National Savings Certificates Interest payments on Post Office Register securities Payment of: National Insurance Benefits Department of Health and Social Security 21.5 Family Allowances Supplementary Pensions and Benefits Sale of National Insurance Stamps Payment of Service Allowances and Postal Drafts Ministry of Defence 0.3 Sale of Road Vehicle Licences Ministry of Transport 1.2 Sale of Inland Revenue Stamps and Receipts Stamps Board of Inland Revenue 0.5 Stamping of Documents Ships Wireless Services and Related Services Board of Trade 0.2 Administration of Broadcasting (includes collection of licence fees) Postmaster General‡ 4.9 Services for Northern Ireland Government Northern Ireland Government 0.3 Other miscellaneous services Various Departments 1.2 62.7 * Since 1st October, 1969 Department of National Savings. † Includes Management Expenses incurred by the Post Office. ‡ Since 1st October, 1969 Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications.
§ Mr. David Howellasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether his Department will undertake a study of the future of the agency services carried out for Government Departments by the Post Office Corporation;
152Wwith the crime wave; when such proposals were received; and what action he has taken.
§ Mr. Elystan MorganMy right hon. Friend always considers such proposals but does not think that it would be appropriate to publish details in the manner proposed.