§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the inconvenience caused to business houses in Rugby and Coventry, and the extra work entailed by postmen in the matter of surcharging, following the introduction of the dearer 2d. post on 1st June; and if he will take steps to suspend the surcharging of letters until he has taken further action to acquaint the public, either through the British Broadcasting Corporation or otherwise, of changes that have been made.
Dr. HillI am aware that the surcharging of underpaid correspondence has caused inconvenience to business houses and to the Post Office in Rugby, Coventry, and other places. I could not agree to suspend surcharging. The new rates have already been widely publicised in post offices, the Press, and through the B.B.C., and I think they are now generally well known.