§ 3. Miss Quennellasked the Postmaster-General how many Post Office advisory committees exist; and what is their function.
§ Mr. MawbyThere are 196 local Post Office advisory committees. Primarily, their function is to provide a channel for a two-way exchange of views and information on Post Office policies and services. This is effectively done and my right hon. Friend much appreciates the spirit of public service shown by those who serve on these committees.
§ Miss QuennellSince there seems to be a large number of people rendering the country useful service on these bodies, would it be possible to give greater publicity to them and give the country information about them and their work?
§ Mr. MawbyA good deal of publicity is given to the advisory committees. I will look at any ways we can find to give more publicity to the very valuable service which they can perform.
§ Mr. H. HyndIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the one in my constituency seems to meet once between Coronations? Can he do anything to ensure that advisory committees meet at least once a year?
§ Mr. MawbyI do not mow about the particular committee of which the hon. Gentleman speaks. As I understand it, an advisory committee meets, normally, far more often than that. I will look into the case he mentions.
§ Mr. W. R. WilliamsWill the hon. Gentleman tell the House on how many occasions the Post Office Advisory Council itself has met during the last twelve months?