§ Mr. G. Jegerasked the Minister of Defence what are the intentions of H.M. Government in regard to the withdrawal of the British element of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan.
§ Mr. AlexanderHis Majesty's Government has requested a further considerable reduction in the size of the United Kingdom contingent of the British Common-
126W wealth Occupation Force in Japan. The United States, Australian and New Zealand Governments have given their agreement. These reductions which have been made possible by the success achieved by the military administration of Japan will be completed as soon as the necessary shipping can be made available.
TIMES OF COLLECTIONS FROM STREET POSTING BOXES. — London Head Districts. London Sub Districts. In 1939 Weekdays … 8.30 a.m.–8.45 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 10.0 a.m.–10.45 a.m. 10.0 a.m.–10.45 a.m. 11.0 a.m.–11.45 a.m. — (except E., N., W.C. and N.W.) 12.0 noon–12.45 p.m. 12.0 noon–12.45 p.m. 1.0 p.m.–1.45 p.m. — 2.0 p.m.–2.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m.–2.30 p.m. 3.0 p.m.–3.30 p.m. — 4.30 p.m. 4.0 p.m.–4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. — 6.30 p.m. 6.0 p.m.–6.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m. 7.0 p.m.–7.45 p.m. 9.0 p.m. 10.0 p.m.–11.0 p.m. (Mondays to Fridays only) (No 9 p.m. collection in E.C. on any weekday) (Mondays to Fridays only) 11.0 p.m.—Midnight — (Mondays to Fridays only) Sundays … 5.30 p.m.–6.0 p.m. 4.15 p.m.–5.45 p.m. (Restricted collection from selected boxes) (Restricted collection from selected boxes) 11.0 p.m.—Midnight 10.0 p.m.–11.0 p.m. At the present time. Weekdays … 8.30 a.m.–9.0 a.m. 9.0 a.m. 10.30 a.m. — 11.45 a.m.—Noon Noon 12.45 p.m.–1.0 p.m. — (except Paddington, S.E. and N.W.) 2.30 p.m.–3.0 p.m. 2.15 p.m.–2.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m.–4.30 p.m. (Restricted on Saturdays in E.C.) — 5.30 p.m. (In E.C. and W.C this collection is not made on Saturdays) 6.30 p.m. 6.0 p.m. 8.0 p.m. 7.0 p.m. (This collection is confined to Head District Office box and is not made on Saturdays) (This collection is confined to Sub-District Office box and is not made on Saturdays) Sundays … 5.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m.–4.30 p.m.