§ 24. Wing Commander Bullusasked the Postmaster-General if he will make a further statement about the later postal collections and indicate which towns will enjoy these facilities.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsLate evening collections have now been introduced in some 540 towns and will, I hope, be introduced in a further 100 or so by the end of January. Recruitment difficulties have yet to be overcome in some places, including London; and in a few others sickness has caused postponement of the date of introduction.
§ Wing Commander BullusDoes the late collection apply to all the boxes in those towns and cities or only the central boxes?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThere will be selected boxes.
§ Mr. KeelingDoes the Postmaster-General still hope to redeem his promise of later collections in London early in the new year?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsAs soon as we can get over the manpower difficulty in London and recruit the postmen we shall introduce it.