§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that letters and parcels are taking up to five days from London to Carlisle; if he will inquire into the reasons for the delay; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StonehouseWith relatively few exceptions, first class letters posted in London for Carlisle are delivered the next weekday after posting, and second class letters a day later. Occasional delay is unavoidable and I have written to my hon. Friend about two cases of delay to letters. If he will let me have details of any delays to parcels I will gladly look into them.
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