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