93. Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he is aware that the Post Office canteen in Canterbury has been extended into a general stores to sell 59W tinned foods, confectionery and the goods usually sold in a grocer's shop; that these goods are being sold at prices below the normal prices laid down for fair trading; and whether he will issue instructions to put an end to what is unfair competition with traders who are ratepayers.
§ Mr. GammansPost Office refreshment clubs exist for the purpose of providing food and drink for the staff during the period of their duties and extensions of this function are discouraged. Steps have now been taken to ensure that the head post office canteen at Canterbury conforms to this policy, and I am obliged to my hon. Friend for drawing my attention to the matter.