§ Mr. Prescottasked the Postmaster-General how many sub-post offices are in existence today in England and Wales; and what is the policy of his Department with regard to extending their numbers.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingThe number of sub-post offices, as distinct from Crown post offices, in England and Wales is about 19,300. It is Post Office policy to establish new post offices as and when necessary to meet the reasonable requirements of the general public. In town districts a new office is not normally opened at a distance of less than one mile from an existing office: in country districts the distance is two miles.