§ 60. Mr. Bartlettasked the Postmaster-General whether he will amend the regulations for the standardisation of postal services so that the town of Watchet, Somerset, may benefit by a later collection at night and an afternoon delivery.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingNo, Sir. The postal facilities at Watchet are in line with the general standard which is governed by the need to conserve manpower, and I regret that in present circumstances I am unable to depart from it.
§ Mr. BartlettIs not the right hon. Gentleman aware that according to members of the local council facilities were superior in the days when the mail was taken by horse vehicle to Bridgwater, which is some 20 miles away; and has the time not come when the general facilities should be improved throughout the country?
§ Mr. PalingI have already stated that it is a question of manpower.