§ 26. Mr. CHORLTONasked the Postmaster-General whether he will consider improving the postal service within a 25-mile radius of Manchester so that express-letter charges will not be necessary for letters posted at noon for delivery the same day?
§ Major TRYONCorrespondence posted up to 12 noon at the Newton Street sorting office, Manchester, for towns of any size within a 25-mile radius, secures delivery the same day, and correspondence posted at or after noon at nearly all the head offices of these towns secures delivery within the central area of Manchaster. If my hon. Friend will say what places he has in mind, I shall be glad to make specific inquiry.
§ Mr. CHORLTONCan the Postmaster-General tell me the rates within a 25 miles radius, and the times?
§ Major TRYONI have a long list in my hand showing the times at which 796 letters have to be posted in Manchester to reach neighbouring towns the same day, and in many cases the times are more favourable than that suggested by the hon. Member.
§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESWill the right hon. Gentleman see that any advantages given to Manchester shall be given to all other towns in the country?