HC Deb 07 March 1951 vol 485 cc416-7
15. Mr. Redmayne

asked the Post master-General whether he will amend Post Office regulations to permit the enclosure of crossed cheques with in voices or statements sent as printed papers.

Mr. Ness Edwards

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Accrington (Mr. H. Hynd) on 14th February, 1951.

Mr. Redmayne

That was a considerable time ago. Does not the right hon. Gentleman realise that this would be of considerable assistance in keeping down the overheads of industries and would be of help in controlling the cost of living?

Mr. Ness Edwards

I think that it would be quite unthinkable to do this. It would only increase temptation over a very wide field, and I do not think that it would be in the interests of industry to introduce this sort of innovation.