§ Sir M. Galpernasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the growing practice by commercial firms of posting unsolicited goods to householders for which the recipient is called upon to pay if the goods are not returned within a relatively short period; and whether he will seek to amend the law so as to make it illegal to send such goods.
§ Mr. BennI am aware of the practice. As my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade said on 10th December, 1964, the recipient is under no obligation either to pay for or return goods which he has not ordered. He need only keep them until the sender collects them. Post Office legislation does not, therefore, seem necessary.