HC Deb 14 April 1964 vol 693 cc215-6
17. Mr. T. W. Jones

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will install a stamp cancelling machine at Bala, Merioneth, Post Office.

Mr. Mawby

No, Sir.

Mr. Jones

While thanking the hon. Gentleman for that very exhaustive reply, may I ask him whether he will take into account that all prepaid mail posted at Bala is sent to Corwen to be stamped, so that the figures which he has received from the local offices are incorrect?

Mr. Mawby

Of course, the pre-paid mail obviously does not have to be dealt with by a cancelling machine because the cancellation has already been done. In fact, the amount of posted correspondence would not justify installing a machine in this case.

18. Mr. T. W. Jones

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will upgrade the present post office of Bala, Merioneth, and give it Crown Office status.

Mr. Mawby

No, Sir. The existing office is providing adequate service and we should not be justified in making this change.