§ 29. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Postmaster-General what changes have been made recently in respect of postal facilities in the Great London area; if he can state the approximate cost of these changes; and whether any further improvements are contemplated?
§ Sir K. WOODImprovements have recently been made in the postal services at certain towns immediately adjoining the London postal area, the principal alterations being the provision of a later delivery of letters commencing at approximately 7 p.m., and a later evening collection from all letter boxes. An additional Sunday collection is also being made from letter boxes at certain Post Offices. It is intended to provide similar facilities at all towns similarly situated as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made. The provision of additional staff is dependent on many factors, and it is not practicable to state with any degree of accuracy the cost of the improved services, but the total expenditure on bringing the services up to date in the towns in question will be in the neighbourhood of £50,000.