§ 67. Viscount SANDONasked the Post master-General whether arrival-hour post-marks can be stamped on all postal correspondence in future as formerly; when was it given up; and why?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)The date-stamping of correspondence with the hour of its arrival was discontinued about 10 years ago in the provinces and nearly five years ago in London, mainly on grounds of economy. I am afraid that I cannot see my way to reintroduce the practice, as it would not only entail considerable expense but would delay the commencement of deliveries.