asked the Postmaster-General, if he has completed his inquiries into the possibility of varying the present limits of the size and weight of parcels to bring them into line with Continental practice; and if he will make a statement.

My right hon. Friend has been in touch with a number of organisations representing exporting interests about what might be needed by way of an increase in the weight and size limits for overseas parcels, and he is now considering their replies. He hopes to make an announcement shortly.