§ Major GLYNasked the Postmaster-General what proportion of postmen on rural services are now supplied with motor-bicycles and side-cars; and to what extent has this system enabled a better postal service to be established compared with pre-War practice?
§ Mr. ATTLEEAbout 900 motor-cycles are in use, the majority of which are engaged wholly or partly on services in rural areas. A considerable number of light motor vans are also employed in rural districts, but the proportion of rural services served by motor transport cannot be stated without extensive inquiries. Their use has resulted generally in earlier delivery and later collection, and in many districts has enabled the Post Office to provide a second delivery and collection daily.