§ 53. Mr. Collinsasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the increase in parcel post rate, he will now increase the maximum amounts recoverable on parcels lost or damaged.
§ Mr. AlportMy right hon. Friend is looking into this question and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
§ Mr. CollinsWhile thanking the Minister for that reply, may I ask him if he will pay particular regard to the fact that whilst in a few years the rates for parcel post have almost doubled, the purchasing value of the £ has nearly halved? Therefore, will he or his right hon. Friend accord a greater measure of justice?
§ Mr. AlportThat will be one of the considerations which my right hon. Friend will bear in mind in reaching his decision.
§ Mr. K. ThompsonIn view of the great importance of the changes which may follow from my right hon. Friend's consideration of this matter, will he not regard the sending of a letter to the hon. Member for Shoreditch and Finsbury (Mr. Collins) as rather inadequate, and will he find some way of making public the news which he has to convey?
§ Mr. AlportCertainly if my hon. Friend cares to put down a Parliamentary Question at the appropriate time, anticipating the Question which I have no doubt the hon. Member for Shoreditch and Finsbury (Mr. Collins) will put down, it will be the subject of an Answer.