§ 23. Major Gatesasked the Postmaster-General what is the reason for the Post Office instruction dated 1st September, 1943, which now prohibits parents and others from registering parcels to our Forces in France and other European countries; and whether, in view of the fact that there is growing evidence of the failure of non-registered parcels to reach their intended recipients, he will consider rescinding this instruction.
§ The Postmaster-General (Captain Crookshank)The Post Office registration system does not apply, and never has applied, to parcels for members of the Expeditionary Forces serving overseas but only to the letter post. I am not aware of any growing evidence of the failure of parcels to reach their intended recipients, but if my hon. and gallant Friend will forward me particulars of any cases he has in mind, I will gladly have inquiry made.