Armed Forces (Free Services)

52.

Mr. R. E. Winterbottom
asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what is the estimated value of free services given to the Army, Navy and Air Forces for 1951–52.

Mr. Gammans
The estimated value of services rendered without payment to the Army, Navy and Air Force during 1951–52 is £9,216,000, made up as follows: -----------
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Mr. C. R. Hobson
In view of the repeated protestations of hon. Members opposite with regard to this practice, does not the hon. Member's noble Friend propose to alter the present procedure?

Mr. Gammans
That is under review at the present moment.