HL Deb 31 May 1949 vol 162 cc1261-2

3.17 p.m.

LORD GIFFORD

My Lords, I beg to ask the Question which stands in my name on the Order Paper.

[The Question was as follows:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will arrange for a later collection from the all-night post office at Leicester Square than 6.30 p.m., so as to improve the postal facilities for the public in the West End of London.]

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COLONIAL AFFAIRS (THE EARL OF LISTOWEL)

My Lords, the question of a later collection from the Leicester Square post office is being considered by my right honourable friend the Postmaster-General, who will inform the noble Lord in the near future of his decision.

LORD GIFFORD

I thank the noble Earl for his answer. I feel sure that, if he will consider this question favourably, it will be a great boon to the business public in the West End of London.

LORD HAWKE

My Lords, arising out of that, will His Majesty's Government guarantee to pay as much attention to the needs of the consumers in this matter as they do to those of the Post Office employees?

THE EARL OF LISTOWEL

My Lords, I am sure that the needs of the consumers in London will be considered by my right honourable friend in making up his mind on the question that was asked by the noble Lord opposite.

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