§ 23. Mr. WILKIEasked the Postmaster-master General if he is aware that the post office at Blackett Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, has been closed for some time, causing inconvenience to the buiness people in the locality; and can he state when it will be reopened?
Mr. PIKE PEASEThe post office was closed in the first instance on account of a fire which occurred on the premises. The staff thus released is now required to replace men who have been withdrawn for military service, and my right hon. Friend is afraid it will not be possible to reopen the office while the War continues. There is another office within 300 yards. My right hon. Friend trusts that any inconvenience that may be caused will, in the circumstances, be readily borne.