HC Deb 24 July 1962 vol 663 cc1259-60
18. Mr. Cleaver

asked the Postmaster-General what steps he is taking to improve the postal service between Hay Mills, Yardley, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.

Miss Pike

I am looking into this matter and will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. Cleaver

Would not my hon. Friend agree, and bear in mind the fact, that if it takes two days for a firm situate in Yardley to communicate with its subsidiary in Edinburgh, it shows extreme inefficiency and is liable to cause delays and unnecessary expense? Would she also bear in mind the fact that there are, on occasions, criticisms in Birmingham that it takes two days for a letter to travel from one part of the city to another?

Miss Pike

We are, of course, anxious to keep our services as efficient as possible and to give a good service between Birmingham and Edinburgh, and we are taking steps to ensure that that is carried out.