§ MR. WILBRAHAM EGERTONasked the Postmaster General, Whether the introduction of the Parcels Post will necessitate the enlargement of the post 384 offices throughout the Country; and, if so, can he estimate what will be the expense, either in building or in increased rent, involved in carrying out such a system?
§ MR. FAWCETTBefore the parcel post can be brought into operation, it will be necessary in many instances to enlarge existing post offices, and in some cases it will be necessary to erect new buildings. In reply to the second part of the hon. Member's Question, I may state that Estimates are being prepared of the additional expenditure involved; but I am not yet in a position to state its amount.