§ 40. Mr. GILBERTasked the Postmaster-General if it is the intention of his Department to close any of the sub-post offices in London; and, if so, can he state on what plan he proposes to deal with this matter; and whether, in view of the increase of soldiers' allowances, pension, and other similar work at post offices, he will carefully consider the matter before closing any offices?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHIt has been necessary during the War to close a number of sub-offices in London, and the matter is considered whenever an office falls vacant, the points to which the hon. Member draws attention being invariably allowed due weight. There is no scheme in view at present for closing offices which are not vacant. Recent paragraphs in the Press to a contrary effect had no foundation.