§ 33. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the concern in Walditch, Dorset, at his refusal to allow a sub-post office there after 40 years; and whether he will now send a senior official to investigate the matter on the spot.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterI do appreciate the concern of the local residents. A senior official from Post Office Regional Headquarters in Bristol and our local representatives have visited the village and the circumstances are well known to us; I am sorry that my right hon. Friend does not feel justified in reversing his earlier decision.