§ 19. Mr. Ronald Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what discussions he has had with the Chairman of the Post Office regarding the future of the parcel service.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldMy most recent discussion with the chairman about the parcels service was during my recent consideration of the Post Office's proposal to increase its parcel tariffs.
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§ Mr. Ronald Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what changes occurred in the volumes of parcels carried by the Post Office following the last two increases in postal charges.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe volume of parcels traffic is published annually in the Post Office's Report and Accounts. The provision of more detail would, in the Post Office's view, be of commercial value to its competitors.