§ 5. Mr. McKayasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that the sub-post office recently started in No. 4 area of the Longbenton Estate, Newcastle, has improved the position there, but that it is no improvement for the aged pensioners in No. 3 area; and if he will have this matter investigated and consider having a post office in No. 3 area based on the grounds of population and not distance apart.
§ Miss PikeThe new office has improved the position for the Longbenton Estate generally. I am sorry that I am unable to justify a separate office in unit No. 3, since the three nearby offices are all reasonably accessible to this part of the estate and are, I believe, adequate for the people they serve.
§ Mr. McKayWill the Minister reconsider the position and have another investigation? Will she confirm that there is strong feeling in the district about the need for another post office?
§ Miss PikeThe new office on the Longbenton Estate was opened only on 27th October, and I should like a little longer to consider the matter. The position will be kept under constant review.