HC Deb 26 October 1966 vol 734 c991
1. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Postmaster-General what is the average time between the posting of a letter in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames and its delivery in Westminster; and how this figure compares with that in 1939.

The Assistant Postmaster-General (Mr. Joseph Slater)

Except on Saturdays, letters for Westminster posted in time for the first collection at Kingston-upon-Thames should be delivered on the same day. Later postings should connect with the first delivery on the next working day. In 1939 one could post about five hours later than now for delivery on the same day.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

While thanking the hon. Gentleman for those figures, may I ask him whether he can say on what size of statistical specimen they were based?

Mr. Slater

I am very sorry but I cannot give that information to the hon. Gentleman. I will obtain it and send it to him.