asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will introduce a standard charge for the delivery of telegrams instead of the present charges which are based on distance from the office of delivery.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telegram Delivery Charges.
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The answer is no. As the cost of delivering a telegram increases with the distance travelled, I think it only reasonable that the porterage charged should also increase according to distance.