§ 43. Mr. Braineasked the Assistant Postmaster-General whether, in view of the inadequacy of the existing post office facilities at Wickford, Essex, he will now establish a Crown Post Office.
§ The Assistant Postmaster-General (Mr. David Gammans)The building of a Crown Office at Wickford is already planned but, as the Post Office is limited in the amount it can spend on new buildings, I cannot say when it will be possible to make a start. Meantime, possible steps for relieving congestion at the present office are under examination.
§ Mr. BraineIs my hon. Friend aware that serious inconvenience is caused to traders and the public in this growing Essex town because of the lack of postal facilities? Can he say whether any positive steps are being taken to remedy this state of affairs?
§ Mr. GammansYes, I am aware of that fact, and my hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that a site for the new building has already been obtained.