§ 61. Colonel DAYasked the Postmaster-General whether, with a view to making the benefits of London shopping available to a large number of country dwellers, he will state what action is being taken with a view to the cash-on-delivery system of parcel posting being adopted by the Post Office?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)I am unable to add anything to the reply on this subject given to the hon. Member for Central Nottingham on the 10th instant, of which I am sending a copy to the hon. Member.
§ Colonel DAYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this system is working with great success in the Dominions; that it would be of very great service to tradesmen and the public alike, and that it would probably bring great revenue to his Department if it were introduced here?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI have already said that this is a matter of inquiry by the Government, and that these and all other relevant considerations are borne in mind.
§ Colonel DAYWhen may we hope to have the Report of that inquiry?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI am not able to say.