§ 68 and 69. Mr. Pounderasked the Postmaster-General (1) what is the percentage of first-class mail posted in London arriving in Belfast by first delivery on the day following, and vice versa; and how this compares with the pre-two-tier postal service a year ago;
(2) what percentage of second-class mail between London and Belfast, and vice versa, respectively, is currently carried by air.
§ Mr StonehouseAbout 95 per cent. of this first-class mail is normally delivered by first post next day; there has been little change since March, 1968.
63WSome 85 per cent. of second-class mail, excluding bulk postings, is now conveyed by air between London and Belfast, but flights in the opposite direction do not yet meet our needs.