HC Deb 13 July 1967 vol 750 cc986-7
15. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Postmaster-General what plans he has for developing drive-in post offices; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Joseph Slater

There is a drive-in post office in Leicester and a suite of self-service machines for motorists in Luton, but we have no plans for extending this type of service.

Mr. Roberts

Would not my hon. Friend agree that there is an urgent need to extend 24-hour self-service facilities? Does he not feel that drive-in arrangements have a contribution to make in this direction?

Mr. Slater

These installations are expensive in relation to the service they provide and we would find it difficult to justify the provision of such facilities.