§ Viscount WOLMERasked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of the closing down of Winchfield Post Office and the transference of the work to Basingstoke, it is intended to enlarge Basingstoke Post Office or to procure additional premises; and, if so, what the estimated cost of this is?
Mr. PEASEThe replacement of the Basingstoke Post Office by a new building was decided upon some years ago, quite independently of the closure of the Winch-field office, and a site was purchased for the new building in 1920. No additional cost will be incurred in providing for the work transferred from Winchfield.
§ Viscount WOLMERasked the Postmaster-General how many motor cars are now employed in distributing letters from Basingstoke; and the cost per annum of these cars?
Mr. PEASETwo motor vans are employed under contracts in the distribution of letters in the Basingstoke district. The payment made to the contractors is about £1,000 a year.