§ 22. Mr. Deedesasked the Assistant Postmaster-General on what grounds the Post Office changed the address of Flimwell, Kent, from Flimwell, Goudhurst, Kent, to Flimwell, Wadhurst, Sussex; whether he is aware that since this change there have been delays in the delivery of post to the residents of Flimwell; and whether in view of the petition signed by the majority of the residents there protesting against the change, which has been 6 forwarded to him, he will restore Flim-well's original, long-standing and geographically correct address.
§ Mr. GammansThe postal address of Flimwell has been changed from Kent to Sussex because the greater part of the village itself lies in Sussex and only a small part in Kent. I was not aware that this change had led to any delay in delivery, but I am looking at the matter again in the light of the petition which my hon. Friend has sent on to me, and I will write to him as soon as possible.
§ Mr. DeedesIs my hon. Friend aware that he undertook to look into this about two months ago, that nothing has happened, and that the mail delays have continued? Is he further aware that many of these residents, as a result of this decision, are now being asked to change their administrative centre for such purposes as Income Tax, and so on, from Kent to Sussex, and that this really involves a great many people in a very great deal of inconvenience? Will he look into the matter really urgently?
§ Mr. GammansI promise to let my hon. Friend have a report on this matter in the very near future.