asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will state (a) for himself and (b) for his Parliamentary Secretary the cost of officially provided Christmas greeting cards sent in 1968; if the postage was provided free by his Department and, if so, the cost in each case; if he can give an estimate of cards on order for this year under each heading; and if the cards will be sent post free.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Christmas Greeting Cards.
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The cost of Christmas greeting cards sent by the Minister for Transport and Power in 1968 was £67 10s. The cards were despatched as departmental post and there is no separate postal record of the cost, but it is estimated at about £15. The cost of cards sent by the Parliamentary Secretary was borne by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs. The cost of Christmas greeting cards ordered for this year is £69 and they will be despatched as departmental post.