§ 41. Mr. Spriggsasked the Postmaster-General whether he has yet come to a conclusion about Christmas morning postal delivery; to what extent he has found it possible to give the postmen an opportunity to spend Christmas Day 1175 with their families; and whether a postman will, in the future, be given the opportunity of being with his family at Christmas dinner.
§ Miss PikeThere will be the usual Christmas morning delivery this year. We shall do all we can to see that postmen who make the delivery are released as early as possible. Provided there are no exceptional mail delays, they should generally get home in time for their Christmas dinner. I am not able at this stage to say what might happen in future years.
§ Mr. SpriggsIs the Minister prepared to sound public opinion on the matter?
§ Miss PikeYes. We should welcome an expression of opinion on this matter. As a public service we have to weigh in the balance the convenience of our own staff against the wishes of the public in general.