HC Deb 18 February 1924 vol 169 c1348W
Mr. RAWSON

asked the Postmaster-General how many documents have been lost during the past 18 months during transit from Brighton and Hove to Somerset House for stamping?

Mr. HARTSHORN

The answer to the hon. Member's question is 42. There were two cases of theft of mail bags during the period in question, and the documents referred to were among the articles stolen.