HC Deb 18 July 1922 vol 156 cc1891-2
35. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Postmaster-General whether, with reference to the representations he has received from the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme in favour of securing that Newcastle may be in future not a sub-office but a branch office of Stoke-on-Trent, he has given attention to the inferior service and facilities that a sub-office could supply; and whether, in view of all these facts, he has yet decided on the future status of the post office at Newcastle?

Mr. KELLAWAY

The whole matter is under inquiry. I may say, however, that the administrative status of an office does not as a rule affect the public facilities provided.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Can we take it that is this case, whatever happens, the public facilities will not suffer?

Mr. KELLAWAY

The whole matter is under inquiry, and I would wish to reserve any statement until I see the developments.