§ Major SALMONasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the fact that upon three occasions within one week the automatic stamp machines at Blythe Road Post Office, West Kensington, were empty at 10 p.m.; and whether, in view of the inconvenience and annoyance caused thereby to residents in the neighbourhood, he will take steps to see that the supply of stamps in the machines is adequate?
§ Mr. LEES-SMITHThe stamp machines in question have not at any time recently been empty, but it appears that on four occasions during the past three months owing to a mechanical defect the "Empty" shutter has dropped after the office was closed, although the machines were actually well supplied with stamps. The machines have now been specially overhauled, and I hope no further trouble will be experienced.