§ Mr. Brian Parkynasked the Postmaster-General to what extent the services of private security firms have been used by the Post Office; and how much these services cost during each of the last five years.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterPrivate security firms have been employed at three telecommunications building sites to protect stores and plant during building works. A private firm has also recently been used in a small way for carrying cash for the savings services. Annual costs are recorded in financial years, as follows:
£ s. d. 1962–63 Nil 1963–64 £ 147 —5 0 1964–65 £1,413 12 0 1965–66 £1,795 7 0 1966–67 (estimated) £3,833 0 0