§ Mr. Cordleasked the Postmaster-General what representations have been made to him by the Town Clerk of the Borough of Christchurch with regard to the decision to reduce the number of hours during which Crown Post Office, Christchurch, is open; and what reply he has made.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe Town Clerk asked us to reconsider our proposal to open the Christchurch Crown Office at 9 a.m. instead of 8.30 a.m. and to close it at 5.30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. We have explained to him that relatively little business is done during the half hours in question, and that the change is designed to help keep down costs. My right hon. Friend is sorry, but he would not be justified in abandoning the proposal.