§ 43. Mr. FENBYasked the Postmaster-General how many local authorities have asked, since November, 1924, for an earlier delivery of letters in the morning; and what steps have been taken by his Department to meet such demand?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI have no record of the number of such applications. There are very serious practical difficulties in the way of any general advancement of the time of beginning or completing the morning deliveries. Where it is possible to improve facilities in special cases, the most careful consideration is given to any applications.
§ Mr. FENBYCan the right hon. Gentleman say what progress has been made towards substituting road transport in place of railway transport, where the former would give an earlier delivery?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThat is a continuous process.