§ MR. H. C. STEPHENS (Middlesex, Hornsey)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether he is aware that great inconvenience has for a long time been and is at present caused by the irregular and late delivery of letters in Cholderton, near Salisbury, owing to the route taken and the inadequacy of the provision made; and whether he will cause inquiry with a view to remedy and to the provision of improved postal service?
§ MR. RITCHIE (for Mr. HANBURY)On several occasions recently there has been delay in the delivery at Cholderton owing to the late arrival at Salisbury of the train conveying the night mail. From Salisbury the mails are conveyed by mail cart to Amesbury, whence a walking postman proceeds to Cholderton, where he is due at 8.50 a.m. The delivery is commenced at once and is completed about 9.45 a.m. Inquiry is being made with a view of ascertaining whether any acceleration is practicable, and the result shall be communicated to the hon. Member.