§ 16. Mr. Denvilleasked the Postmaster-General why, immediately the alert signal is given, post offices close to old age pensioners and others and they are turned into the streets; and what remedy, if any, does he propose?
§ The Postmaster-General (Mr. W. S. Morrison)Originally it was the practice for post offices to close when a public warning was given. This practice has now been discontinued, and post offices generally remain open until danger appears to be imminent.
§ Sir Henry Morris-JonesCan my right hon. Friend state why, in areas which are not being bombed, like North Wales, there is delay in letters between inland towns a few miles apart?
§ Mr. MorrisonThe practice I have announced is general throughout the post offices in the Kingdom.
§ Mr. DenvilleWill my right hon. Friend give special attention to Streatham?
§ Mr. MorrisonWe shall be glad to have any information which my hon. Friend will give us.