§ 22. Mr. C. WILSONasked the Postmaster-General whether any, and, if so, what alterations have been made in Post Office regulations in Liverpool and elsewhere in order to cope with the letters sent by or to the promoters of football pools?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Major Tryon)Letters sent by or to the promoters of football pools are dealt with under the usual regulations for the acceptance, despatch, and delivery of heavy bulk postings. Any authorised modifications in those regulations in connection with the pools traffic have been made for the convenience of the Post Office, and are such as would be made in the case of similar postings by any commercial firm.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. and gallant Member say whether any special arrangements have been made to deal with some of these football pools?
§ Major TRYONNot without notice.