§ 52. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he is now able to make a statement on proposals for a financial reconstruction of the postal services; and to what extent such proposals include a writing-off of loses and whether this will include the losses of £180 million incurred or anticipated in the five years ending March, 1973.
§ Sir J. EdenDiscussions with the Post Office about the financial position of these services are still in progress.