§ Colonel MORDENasked the Postmaster-General whether he has taken any steps to remedy the inadequate postal facilities existing in the Chiswick district; if he is aware of the serious state of affairs which exists through the non-provision of any post-office accommodation in the Chiswick High Road for a mile east of No. 257, High Road, and that portion of Chiswick lying south of the High Road between Turnham Green Common and the boundary of the district at Hammersmith; if he is aware that three sub-post offices have been closed, with the result that persons desiring to post parcels or send telegrams have to traverse great distances at serious inconvenience to themselves; and if he has received and favourably considered urgent communications on the matter from the Chiswick Urban District Council and the Chiswick Chamber of Commerce?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHEfforts have been made to reopen post offices in the neighbourhood of those formerly existing at 88, High Road, Chiswick, and Church Street, Chiswick, but so far there has been difficulty in finding suitable candidates. The inquiries are being continued. The office formerly in existence in Devonshire Road was little used, and it is not proposed to reopen an office in that locality, if any office in a more suitable locality can be obtained. I am about to send replies to the communications on the subject which I have received from the Chiswick Urban District Council and the Chiswick Chamber of Commerce.