asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will state the number of telegrams sent in the years 1939, 1942, 1947, 1950, 1953 and 1954, the average receipt per telegram sent, and the approximate cost in the last year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telegram Statistics.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
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Total number of Originated telegrams |
YEAR |
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1939 |
1942 |
1947 |
1950 |
1953 |
1954 |
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1,490,430 |
1,817,337 |
2,889,954 |
2,605,850 |
2,364,460 |
2,316,585 |
NOTE. — In the year ended 31st March, 1954 (the latest year for which figures are available), the average receipt per telegram was 1s. 6d., and the average cost 3s. 6d.