HC Deb 07 March 1951 vol 485 cc417-8
19. Mr. W. R. A. Hudson

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that football permutation tickets are being sold on behalf of a political party by postmen in uniform; whether this is being done by his authority; and if he will put a stop to this practice immediately.

Mr. Ness Edwards

One postman is known to have been selling such tickets. The practice is contrary to Post Office rules and was stopped as soon as it came to light.

Mr. Hudson

Is the Minister aware that when the firm to which the staff is attached moved its address some miles away, the matter was taken up, and the supply of tickets was taken over by the new postman concerned? Is not that an abuse of His Majesty's postal service?

Hon. Members

Answer.

Mr. R. A. Butler

On a point of order. May we ask the Minister to give an answer?

Mr. Speaker

The hon. Member for Hull, North (Mr. W. R. A. Hudson), gave a lot of information but he did not ask a question. He informed the Postmaster-General of what had happened.