HC Deb 30 May 1968 vol 765 cc2126-7
31. Mr. Hunt

asked the Postmaster-General when he expects to be able to make his further statement of Post Office policy regarding the provision of anti-bandit screens in all sub-post offices.

Mr. Mason

I am discussing the whole matter with the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters at present and until these discussions are concluded I regret that I am not in a position to make a further statement, but I hope to be able to do so shortly.

Mr. Hunt

In the meantime, will the Postmaster-General recall that he recently told a sub-postmaster in my constituency who has been the victim of a particularly vicious assault that the question of safety was one which he was taking very much to heart? In that case, when will his heart persuade him to be a little more generous?

Mr. Mason

I hope that the hon. Member appreciates that I am not being bound by my predecessor's decision but am reviewing the matter. I am reviewing it sympathetically, and I hope that I can make a statement shortly after the Recess.

Mr. W. Baxter

Is the Postmaster-General aware that we should like him to be as urgent as possible in this matter because considerable concern is being felt by sub-postmasters about this problem?

Mr. Mason

I have taken the first step and I am awaiting the replies of the Sub-postmasters' Federation to my offer.