asked the Minister for Transport and Power if he will state the cost of officially provided Christmas cards and greetings sent by him in 1969; if the postage was provided free by his Department; if so, the cost in each case; if he will give an estimate of the cost of cards on order for this year; and if the cards will be sent free.
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Official Christmas Cards.
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The cost of Christmas greeting cards sent by me in 1969 was £69. The cards were despatched as departmental post and there is no separate postal record of the cost, but it is estimated at about £23.
The cost of Christmas greeting cards ordered for this year is £50 and they will be despatched as departmental post.
To hell with your Christmas cards. How many of those people in this particular industry will be disemployed for Christmas? Would the Minister tell us that? It is much more important.
Question No. 34.