62. Colonel NEWMANasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that complaints are being made by business firms and residents in the northern 2321 suburban area that packets with a halfpenny stamp, even if posted before 3.30 p.m., are not delivered, as they should be, the same evening or early next morning; and that those who complain are informed that to ensure punctual delivery they had better put on an additiinal halfpenny stamp; and will he have this alleged delay investigated?
§ The ASSISTANT POSTMASTER -GENERAL (Mr. Pike Pease)I ant having inquiry made, and will write to the hon. and gallant Member.