HC Deb 10 April 1956 vol 551 cc29-30
53. Mr. Collins

asked 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. Alport

My right hon. Friend is looking into this question and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Collins

While 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. Alport

That will be one of the considerations which my right hon. Friend will bear in mind in reaching his decision.

Mr. K. Thompson

In 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. Alport

Certainly 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.