Sir F. HALLasked the Postmaster-General what is the total loss which has 74W been incurred through mail robberies during the 12 months ended 30th June, 1930; and whether, having regard to the criticisms passed upon the methods of the Post Office in safeguarding Post Office property in connection with the recent prosecution and conviction of two men indicted at the Old Bailey for stealing a mail van in which were registered packets containing jewellery, any steps have been taken to increase the protection row in force for valuable postal consignments?
§ Mr. VIANTIt is not possible to estimate the total value of the packets which were contained in the stolen mail bags; but the amount of compensation paid during the period named in respect of registered packets enclosed in the bags was about £480. Steps are being taken to provide additional precautions against the theft of mail vans and their contents.