§ Mr. Linsteadasked the Postmaster-General how many parcels within the series, including Post Office Reference X20372, have been observed during transit to be empty and no trace found of their missing contents; and what steps are being taken to minimise these losses.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingNo separate record is kept of parcels found without contents during transit, and the information for which the hon. Member asks could not be obtained without the expenditure of a disproportionate amount of time and labour. Every effort is made to associate and repack articles found loose in the mails with their original cover and packing, and full investigation is made in any case in which there is reason to suspect mistreatment in the post.