HC Deb 21 July 1930 vol 241 cc1756-7W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Postmaster-General the number of collections and deliveries of letters in the London area at the present time and before the War; and the times of letter deliveries in the Willesden district now and in 1913?

Mr. LEES-SMITH

The number of collections and deliveries of letters in the London area has always varied in different head and sub-districts.

The position may be summarised as follows:

Collections. 1913. 1930.
Head Districts 15 to 18 12 to 14
Sub-districts 11 (average) 8 generally.
Deliveries.
Head Districts 11 or 12 6 or 7
Sub-districts 7 (average) 4 generally

The times of the letter deliveries in the Willesden sub-district now and in 1913 are as follow:

1930. 1913.
7.15 a.m. 7.25 a.m.
10.35 a.m. 11.35 a.m.
3.45 p.m. 1.40 p.m.
8.45 p.m. 3.30 p.m.
4.55 p.m.
6.15 p.m
8.45 p.m.