HC Deb 07 July 1965 vol 715 c247W
Mr. Howe

asked the Postmaster-General what is the time within which his Department normally expects letters and parcels, respectively, posted in London before mid-day, to be delivered to addresses in Birkenhead.

Mr. Joseph Slater

Letters for Birkenhead posted in London before midday should normally be delivered by first post next weekday; parcels should be delivered on the following weekday, but, in present circumstances of shortage of staff in London, some may not get delivery until the second weekday after posting.

Mr. Howe

asked the Postmaster-General how many complaints his Department has received during the last 12 months for which figures are available, about the late delivery in Birkenhead of letters and parcels, respectively, posted in London and other parts of the country.

Mr. Joseph Slater

114 are recorded for the 12 months ended 31st May, 1965—they were equally divided as between letters and parcels.