§ 15. Mr. Atkinsasked the Postmaster-General what changes he proposes to make to the present system of London postal districts following the creation of the new London boroughs; and when these changes will come into effect.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterNone, Sir: postal and local government boundaries do not necessarily coincide, and we have no plans for altering the London postal districts when the new London boroughs are set up.
§ Mr. AtkinsDoes the hon. Gentleman seriously intend to continue addressing half my constituency as "Morden, Surrey", which is not in Surrey? Does he intend to perpetuate the existence of Middlesex which is being done away with?
§ Mr. SlaterThe existing postal boundaries are designed to give good postal services at reasonable cost. To do what the hon. Gentleman has in mind would mean additional expense for the Post Office and a change of address for many people without compensating advantages in their postal services.
Mr. Gresham CookeWill the hon. Gentleman note that the residents of Twickenham are content to go on being addressed as "Twickenham, Middlesex"?