HC Deb 22 March 1927 vol 204 cc192-3
39. Mr. SHORT

asked the Postmaster-General the number of stamp-selling machines installed in Wednesbury; and whether he will arrange for the installation of machines outside district post offices for the convenience of the public when such offices are closed?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Pairs of stamp-selling machines supplying ½d. and 1d. stamps, respectively, have been installed at the chief post offices in Wednesbury and Darlaston: no others have yet been erected in the Wednesbury area. The supply of these machines outside important post offices is being extended as rapidly as circumstances permit.

Colonel DAY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether those stamp-selling machines are made in Britain?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

I think so, but I would like the hon. Gentleman to give me notice of that question.

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

May I ask whether the Post Office stocks any question-asking machines?

Captain GARRO-JONES

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that on the occasions when these machines are most required, that is, on Sundays, when the post offices are closed, they are usually empty?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

I have not heard that, but if the hon. Gentleman will bring any case to my notice, I will see that it is attended to.

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