HC Deb 04 June 1956 vol 553 cc35-6W
Mr. F. Noel-Baker

asked the Postmaster-General what steps he is taking to improve the postal service between London and Swindon; and whether he is inquiring into delays to a communication referred to him by the hon. Member for Swindon on 29th May.

Dr. Hill

The communication to which the hon. Member refers was posted at the minimum printed paper rate on 24th May after the advertised time for the acceptance of such packets intended for dispatch the same day. It was accordingly held over for sorting after the fully-paid letters had been disposed of and was dispatched from London on 25th May. It was delivered in proper course by the first post in Swindon on 26th May.