HC Deb 23 June 1965 vol 714 c210W
58. Mr. Lipton

asked the Postmaster-General what conditions regarding age and physical fitness are required of drivers of mail vans containing registered mail; and why such drivers, especially elderly ones, are not accompanied as an additional security measure.

Mr. Benn

Drivers of mail vans must be over 20 and physically fit. Practically all mail van services are liable at some time to carry registered mail and, while escorts are provided in a number of instances, I do not think they would be justified generally as an additional security measure.