§ 74. Captain FAIRFAXasked the Postmaster General what is the normal hour for the first delivery of letters in London; and whether, as this is later than in many rural arid provincial areas, he will take any steps to ensure an earlier delivery in London?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe normal time for completion of the first delivery in London is 8.45 a.m. in the central and head districts and 8.30 a.m. in the sub-districts. This hour is slightly earlier than the authorised time in the Provinces generally, and could not be Further advanced without great difficulty and expense.
§ Captain GEEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that copies of the OFFICIAL REPORT are delivered 12 miles from this House one hour and 15 minutes earlier than they are delivered four miles from this House?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThat may be the case, although I am not aware of it. There may be some irregularity in the times at which letters are delivered at various places.
Mr. ERSKINEWhy is there so much irregularity in the delivery of letters in Eccleston Square? Why is it that they sometimes come in when I am up and sometimes when I am in bed?