§ 78. Sir H. Studholmeasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware of the concern felt in north-west Devon regarding the running-down of Post Office services in this area; and if he will give an undertaking that full weight will be given to local convenience before any further curtailment of these services is considered.
§ Mr. BennChanges in Post Office services in north-west Devon are in line with those taking place in the country 269W generally. They are part of the effort we are making to cope with rising costs and manpower problems and they must go on; but I can assure the hon. Gentleman that, in making changes, we shall give fullest practicable weight to local convenience.