§ 72. Mr. Hastingsasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the frequent postal delays in the Midlands; what is the cause of them; and what action he is taking to remedy them.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterMy right hon. Friend much regrets the delays which have occurred. They have mostly been caused by shortage of staff in some of our main sorting centres. We are doing our best to make good these shortages and, meanwhile, to keep delays to a minimum.