HC Deb 14 March 1956 vol 550 c365
7. Mr. Marquand

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will introduce numbered postal districts in Middlesbrough.

Mr. Alport

No, Sir. The circumstances at Middlesbrough do not call for the introduction of such a scheme.

Mr. Marquand

But is not the hon. Gentleman aware that because Middlesbrough has absorbed a number of smaller places during the course of its growth, there are several instances of streets with similar names, which causes great confusion? Is he further aware that it would be a great convenience to the two Members representing Middlesbrough if they could more easily distinguish whether letters have been sent from the constituents of one or the other?

Mr. Alport

I can assure the right hon. Gentleman that my right hon. Friend will always be anxious to help the Parliamentary representatives of Middlesbrough, but I think that the proposal he has in mind would create more confusion rather than solve the problem. The real answer would be to take steps to alter names where there is a duplication, which I think the borough council would be prepared to do.

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