§ 88. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Postmaster-General how many times during the past year he has sent to Service men stationed in Cyprus asking them to affix a stamp on an enclosed form to cover the difference in postage on letters readdressed to them; and whether he will make a statement.
Dr. HillThe hon. Member has written to me about a case in which extra postage was paid on a readdressed letter. This was an error and a refund is being made. I do not know of any other such52W case. I have written fully to the hon. Member about the general arrangements for dealing with under-paid correspondence for Service men in Cyprus.
§ 89. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Postmaster-General why newspapers sent to Cyprus take four weeks to arrive; and whether he will make a statement.
Dr. HillNewspapers sent by airmail should normally reach Cyprus within three to four days of posting: by surface mail they take up to about three weeks. If the hon. Member will let me have details of any individual cases of delay I will gladly make inquiries.