§ 20. Mr. Mawbyasked the Postmaster-General if he will make a statement on the question of the opening and closing hours of certain post offices as suggested by the National Board for Prices and Incomes.
§ Mr. MawbyI am glad that due notice is being taken of that. Can the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that in all the discussions which take place there will be room for different arrangements for different areas according to the commercial requirements of the areas, and that he will not stick to a rigid hour for opening and closing?
§ Mr. MasonThat is the position now. Certain cities and towns do not conform to the general practice which we have laid down. This is solely because of the pressure of demand, and we shall keep that in mind all the time.