§ Mr. Staintonasked the Postmaster-General why the household delivery service has been suspended during the recently announced investigation; when he investigation will terminate; whether the service will then be automatically resumed; and when the findings are likely to be available.
§ Mr. BennThe Household Delivery Service was suspended during the Christmas period in accordance with the published conditions: its suspension has been continued so that the review of the service due after the first year of operation, and now being carried out, can proceed in consultation with the staff in the most favourable atmosphere. Items in respect of which people entered into previous commitments are still being distributed. The review will be completed as soon as possible and resumption of the service will depend on its outcome. An announcement will be made when the result of the review is known.