HC Deb 17 April 1969 vol 781 cc288-9W
40. Sir G. Nabarro

asked the Postmaster-General why the status of Evesham as head post office has been abolished, with transfer of essential functions to Worcester, 15 miles distant; whether he is aware of public concern about postal services in the Vale of Evesham resulting from this abolition; what improvement in services he expects following such abolition; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Joseph Slater

To increase administrative efficiency and cut costs as explained in my right hon. Friend the then Postmaster-General's answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Consett (Mr. David Watkins) on 19th December, 1967. I am not aware of any public concern as there has been no change in the services provided in the area.—[Vol. 756, c.392–6.]