§ 7. Sir R. Russellasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications to what extent the public is co-operating in using postcodes.
Mr. C'hatawayThis is a management matter for the Post Office, but I understand that the response so far varies from area to area.
§ Sir R. RussellIs my right hon. Friend aware that these postcodes have placed more burdens on the general public, particularly when people initiate correspondence? Can he say what his predecessor in office could not tell me two years ago 355 —what offset or economy there will be as a result of the introduction of these postcodes, if not in terms of money, in terms of manpower?
§ Mr. ChatawayI cannot give my hon. Friend figures, but the postcodes undoubtedly will facilitate sorting in this as in most other Western countries. That is the reason postcodes are being introduced.