§ Mr. Gammansasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that newspapers posted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, on 10th April were not delivered in London until 3rd July, by what means of transport this type of mail is conveyed; and what is the explanation of this delay.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingYes; by sea. The unloading of the ship which carried the mails was seriously delayed owing to the recent strike at the London Docks, but the greater part of the delay was accounted for by the long interval which elapsed between the posting of the newspapers and the departure of the mail from Malaya. I am having inquiry of the Malayan Post Office made on this point and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.