§ 83. Mr. Cluseasked the Postmaster-General whether he will inform the House as to the economy in manpower achieved in fixing the last posting time in suburban London at 6 p.m.; and what increase in staff would be required if district sorting offices received letters up to 9 p.m. for delivery in the principal towns the next morning.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingI assume that in referring to suburban London my hon. Friend has in mind the London postal sub-districts. Withdrawal of the late evening collections in the sub-districts is estimated to have produced a saving of between four212W and five hundred postmen; to restore a late collection at 9 p.m. would require a similar number.