§ Mr. Powellasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why letters from Ministers in the Northern Ireland Office to hon. Members on official business are sent through the post franked with 7p postage stamps.
§ Mr. MasonThe policy of the Northern Ireland Office in respect of mail transmitted via the Post Office is that all mail of a non-urgent nature is always despatched by second-class post. Where the correspondence is considered to be urgent this is despatched by first class post. This policy applies to Members of Parliament, the general public and outside organisations without exception.