HC Deb 06 April 1960 vol 621 c50W
Mr. Proudfoot

asked the Postmaster-General (1) what percentage of letters are delivered in the morning and afternoon deliveries, respectively, in county boroughs;

(2) what percentage of letters are delivered in the morning and afternoon deliveries, respectively, in municipal boroughs;

(3) what percentage of letters are delivered in the morning and afternoon deliveries, respectively in urban districts;

(4) what percentage of letters are delivered in the morning and afternoon deliveries, respectively, in rural districts.

Miss Pike

I regret that the information is not available and cannot be obtained because postal boundaries do not necessarily conform with those of local authorities. For the country as a whole, with the exception of London, it is estimated that about 85 per cent. of all correspondence is included in the first delivery.