HC Deb 09 July 1940 vol 362 cc1100-1W
Dr. Little

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that, instead of the one day previously required for the delivery of letters posted in Northern Ireland to centres in Britain, it now takes three, four, or even five days for the delivery of such letters; and whether, in face of this hardship, he will look into the matter and use every means possible to expedite the delivery of these letters especially to those from Northern Ireland serving in His Majesty's Forces?

Captain Waterhouse

The imposition of a censorship on correspondence passing between Great Britain and Northern Ireland has added to the normal time of transit. The importance of the rapid transmission of correspondence is realised by all concerned and, while occasional delay is unavoidable, a constant effort is made at every point to minimise it.