HC Deb 25 January 1968 vol 757 c573
40. Mr. William Price

asked the Postmaster-General what percentage of letters are being delivered the following day compared with three years ago.

Mr. Edward Short

During 1967, 93 per cent. of fully paid letters were delivered by the following day compared with 91 per cent. in 1964.

Mr. Price

Do not these figures totally discredit the claims being made continually by hon. Members opposite based on ignorance and prejudice towards a very good public service?

Mr. Short

The Conservative Party and certain sections of the Press do not mind what public service they clobber as long as they are attacking the Labour Government. These figures give the lie so far as the postal service is concerned.

Sir S. McAdden

I congratulate the Postmaster-General on this improved performance, but does not he realise that we are paying much more for it?