§ 19. Mr. DAYasked the Postmaster-General the number of cash-on-delivery 2315 parcels that have not been delivered at the first delivery for the six months ended to the last convenient date; and whether any sums of money are carried by the postmen for the purpose of giving change when delivering this particular type of parcel?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson)I regret that I have no separate figures to show the number of cash-on-delivery parcels that have not been delivered at the first delivery. The answer to the second part of the hon. Member's question is in the negative. No serious difficulty in the matter has arisen to my knowledge.
§ Mr. DAYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that where perishable goods are sent on the cash-on-delivery system, if the postman takes them away serious loss may be caused, and could he not arrange for postmen to have some little float of change?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONA postman, while he is not bound to give change, is told to give it if it is convenient and if he has the money wherewith to give it. No serious difficulty in the matter has arisen, as far as I know, but if any cases are brought to my notice I am always willing to consider them.