Dáil Éireann - Volume 234 - 15 May, 1968 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 234 - 15 May, 1968

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Postal and Telegram Charges.

Mr. L'Estrange Mr. L'Estrange

11. Mr. L'Estrange asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state for the years ended 31st March, 1956, and 31st March, 1967 (a) the cost of a stamp for a closed letter on internal mail and (b) the rates charged for telegrams.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. Lalor) Patrick J. Lalor

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs (Mr. Lalor): As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement it is proposed with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it included in the Official Report.

Following is the statement:

(a) Letters (Inland Service)

Year ended	Weight Step	Postage Rate
31st March, 1956	Not over 2 oz.	3d.
	Each additional oz.	½d.
31st March, 1967	Not over 2 oz.	5d.
	Each additional oz.	1d.

(b) Telegrams

Year ended	Number of words	Rates
Year ended	Number of words	For delivery within the State	For delivery in Six Counties and Britain
31st March, 1956	First 12 words	2s. 6d.	3s. 6d.
	Each additional word	2d.	3d.
31st March, 1967	First 12 words	5s. 0d.	6s. 0d.
	Each additional word	5d.	5d.

Dáil Éireann 234 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Postal and Telegram Charges.

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