§ 10. Mr. Iremongerasked the Postmaster-General the total number of registered postal packets lost in 1938 and 1955, respectively.
§ Mr. AlportThe precise information required is not available for 1938, but in the financial year 1938–39, when 544 million inland registered postal packets, including parcels, were posted, the number of accepted claims for loss was 1,267; in 1954–55, when the traffic was 120 million, it was 4,422.
§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Postmaster-General what steps he has taken to draw the attention of the public to the fact that valuables sent by registered post should be insured, if full cover is required in the event of loss.
§ Mr. AlportThe facilities for obtaining cover above the minimum scale of compensation are fully described in the Post Office Guide, and they are also referred to on the back of certificates of posting, on registered envelopes, on a notice exhibited in post offices. In addition, special Press and broadcast notices are issued from time to time as reminders.
§ Mr. Iremongerasked the Postmaster-General the total sum paid to senders of registered postal packets lost in 1938 and 1955, respectively.
§ Mr. AlportThe precise information required is not available for 1938, but in the financial year 1938–39, when 54½million inland registered postal packets, including parcels, were posted, the amount paid for loss was £5,300; in 1954–55, when the traffic was 120 million, it was £41,500.