HC Deb 30 July 1947 vol 441 c55W
73. Mr. G. Roberts

asked the Postmaster-General if he will now rescind the regulation for holding back the delivery of penny packets, in view of the long delays experienced by the public and businesses in particular in the delivery of ordinary mail in those districts where the afternoon delivery has been discontinued.

Mr. Burke

Deferred treatment of printed papers prepaid one penny has enabled the Post Office to secure substantial economies in staff and the alteration proposed would involve additional calls on manpower.