HC Deb 03 April 1969 vol 781 cc632-3
18. Mr. Dobson

asked the Posmaster-General whether, in view of the staff shortages at Burnham Radio, he will give an undertaking not to withdraw the ship letter telegram service from ships.

Mr. Stonehouse

At present it is not my intention to suspend the service.

Mr. Dobson

While I am grateful for that intimation, may I ask my right hon. Friend to go further? He must be aware that there is a drop of commitments in this station due to staff shortages. How long will he allow this to go on before he has to think seriously about with-drawing the services for ships at sea, which are very important indeed?

Mr. Stonehouse

I agree about the importance of this situation and I will keep it under close review.

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