§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for transport what use his Department makes of the private sector for the movement of parcels, packages, documents and letters; and if he will estimate the proportion of his Department's mail handled in this way.
§ Mr. RidleyThe Department makes use of the private sector for the movement of large parcels and packages for about 1 per cent. by value of its mail. Costs of mail services are monitored continuously to ensure the use of the most cost-effective methods.