3. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Post master-General why Mrs. Dickin, 9, Dover Road, Portsmouth, was overpaid £14 on a telegraph money order, in a case particulars of which have been sent to him.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsThe overpayment was caused by an error in telegraphic transmission of the amount of the money order between the issuing and paying offices.
Brigadier ClarkeI am quite aware of the error, but does the Minister really believe that a lady who spent £14 which she received in error should be called upon to pay it back? She would never have spent it had it not been for the error of the Post Office.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsI have very great sympathy with the recipient, and the hon. and gallant Gentleman can be assured that my Department will not treat her harshly.