HC Deb 01 August 1951 vol 491 cc1450-1
36. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Postmaster-General when it is intended to provide the new central post office for the city of Stoke-on-Trent; and the site upon which it is to be built.

Mr. Ness Edwards

It is proposed to provide for certain rebuilding in Stoke in next year's Estimates.

Mr. Ellis Smith

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the new central post office we were promised before the war? In view of the fact that it has now been decided to put this in the Estimates, will the right hon. Gentleman use his influence to see that the building is constructed as soon as possible?

Mr. Ness Edwards

There are five lots of building going on in Stoke for the Post Office. It seems to me that Stoke is getting its fair share.

37. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Postmaster-General when it is intended to improve the postal facilities in the Meir, Blurton, Fenton and Longton areas, respectively, in the city of Stoke-on-Trent.

Mr. Ness Edwards

If my hon. Friend will specify what postal facilities he has in mind, I will look into the matter.

Mr. Ellis Smith

Delivery of letters, etc.

Mr. Ness Edwards

I have looked into that, and I find that Stoke gets the standard national deliveries and collections.