HC Deb 10 December 1958 vol 597 cc56-7W
Mr. Gresham Cooke

asked the Postmaster-General from what distance from London mail posted by the usual afternoon post can be guaranteed to be delivered by the first post in London suburbs.

Mr. K. Thompson

Mail from most parts of England and Wales posted by mid-afternoon is due to be delivered in all London suburbs by the first post next day. A few examples of posting times are given below. If my hon. Friend has in

Town where letter posted Latest time of posting at Head Post Office for first delivery next day in London Suburbs with postal district numbers (e.g. Ealing, W.5) Latest time of posting at Head Post Office for first delivery next day in Twickenham
Leeds … … … … … 9.0 p.m. 4.15 p.m.
York … … … … … 8.30 p.m. 5.0 p.m.
Manchester … … … … … 8.15 p.m. 5.0 p.m.
Newcastle … … … … … 6.15 p.m. 3.0 p.m.
Birmingham … … … … … 9.0 p.m. 9.0 p.m.
Cardiff … … … … … 10.0 p.m. 7.30 p.m.
Bristol … … … … … 10.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m.