§ 39. Mr. SHORTasked 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-THOMSONPairs 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 193 outside important post offices is being extended as rapidly as circumstances permit.
§ Colonel DAYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether those stamp-selling machines are made in Britain?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI think so, but I would like the hon. Gentleman to give me notice of that question.
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSMay I ask whether the Post Office stocks any question-asking machines?
§ Captain GARRO-JONESIs 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-THOMSONI have not heard that, but if the hon. Gentleman will bring any case to my notice, I will see that it is attended to.