§ 15. Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Defence why there are long delays in delivery of post to ships stationed in the West Indies.
§ Mr. ReynoldsI have no evidence that, in general, deliveries are unsatisfactory, but I regret that mail for H.M.S. "Rothesay" was delayed during the latter part of March.
§ Mr. HoosonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this delay was occasioned primarily by confusion of location particulars? Is not this inexcusable in peace time and will he offer a reason for the confusion?
§ Mr. ReynoldsI am sorry to say that this was an error on our part at the Home Postal Depot. Steps have been taken to try to make sure that it does not happen again.