HC Deb 28 February 1912 vol 34 cc1359-60
Mr. PRIMROSE

asked whether it was the rule that postage was not to be refunded in the case of non-delivery of packages, even though the non-delivery was admittedly the fault of the Post Office?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

As the hon. Member speaks of "packages," he probably has parcels chiefly in mind. When the Post Office is satisfied that a parcel has been lost in the post it pays compensation (subject, of course, to the conditions set out in the Post Office Guide), and refunds postage.