26. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Postmaster-General if he will arrange for the first postal delivery in Macclesfield to reach business premises by 8 a.m., which is the accepted time for mills and factories to commence work on weekdays.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsNo. Sir. The first delivery in Macclesfield begins at 7 a.m. and reaches mills and factories in their order on the postmen's rounds. An earlier start is not practicable.
Air-Commodore HarveyDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise that many of the mails arrive at 9 a.m.; and is he aware that because of this slowness the export trade in this area is hindered?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsIf the hon. and gallant Gentleman will let me have details of any mills which are getting their post a bit late I will see if I can make some arrangement to meet the point.
§ Brigadier MedlicottIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a member of my family received a letter that had been posted in Brussels on the same morning, which shows what the Post Office can do if they really try?