§ 51. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Postmaster-General what use is being made of the cash-on-delivery system; and whether he has received any representations respecting the extension or alteration of the Regulations?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)The inland cash-on-delivery service is growing steadily. The number of packets of all kinds posted during the calendar year 1928 was, in round figures, 1,860,000, as compared with 1,520,000 during the previous year. During the last three months of 1928 12,346 consignments were despatched under the cash-on-delivery arrangements made with the railway companies. I have not recently received any representations respecting any important extension or alteration of the Regulations. If my hon. Friend has any particular point in mind, I shall be glad to consider it.
§ Captain GUNSTONCan the right hon. Gentleman say how much agricultural produce is being sent through the cash-on-delivery system?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI am afraid I cannot say that, but if my hon. Friend will put down a question I will ask the railway companies.
§ Sir H. CAUTLEYWould it be possible for the Postmaster-General to advertise the cash-on-delivery system?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI have asked the railway companies, and I believe that they do what they can.