asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if there are any statistics available in his Department which indicate the annual outflow of mail from this country and the annual inflow; and, if so, if he will give such statistics in respect of the past three years distinguishing between (a) registered post, (b) unregistered post, and (c) parcel post.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Mail Statistics.
26.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to have a tabular statement, containing estimated figures under the headings requested, circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
OUTGOING MAIL:
|
Year |
Letter Post |
Parcel Post |
||
|
Unregistered |
Registered |
Ordinary |
Registered and Insured |
|
|
1961 |
59,233,000 |
362,000 |
969,000 |
179,000 |
|
1962 |
57,930,000 |
360,000 |
1,012,000 |
187,000 |
|
1963 |
64,018,000 |
362,000 |
996,000 |
184,000 |
INCOMING MAIL:
|
Year |
Letter Post |
Parcel Post |
||
|
Unregistered |
Registered |
Ordinary |
Registered and Insured |
|
|
1961 |
76,256,000 |
1,174,000 |
1,904,000 |
73,000 |
|
1962 |
79,757,000 |
1,153,000 |
1,816,000 |
70,000 |
|
1963 |
84,542,000 |
1,154,000 |
1,852,000 |
71,000 |
NOTE: The estimated letter post figures shown are statistical figures derived from sample returns for short periods. Adjustments are made in the light of other returns and information with a view to giving, as far as possible, representative figures for the year. The annual figures thus derived are therefore very approximate.