HC Deb 22 January 1958 vol 580 c1025
11. Mr. Swingler

asked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the dissatisfaction with the postal service in the village of Madeley; and if he will take steps to improve it.

Mr. K. Thompson

As I have explained in correspondence to the hon. Member, the recent change in the postal arrangements at Madeley was designed to provide a better service. We are doing all we can to make sure that there are no more delays of the kind the hon. Member has told us about. A new posting box with a larger aperture has now been put up at the corner of Furness Lane and the main road.

Mr. Swingler

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the changes made so far have produced deterioration instead of improvement, and that very shortly he will receive a communication from the parish council of Madeley on this subject? Would he therefore make further inquiries whether further changes should be made that will make improvement?

Mr. Thompson

Our intention in making the evening collection at 5.30 instead of 6.40 was to enable the mail posted in the area to catch an earlier and more reliable connection to all parts of the country. In that respect it was an improvement in the service, but if the hon. Gentleman or the council make representations to us we will, of course, consider them very carefully.