§ Mr. Forrestasked the Postmaster-General how many letters have been lost in transit during the past six months; and how this compares with the same periods of 1964 and 1965.
§ Mr. Edward ShortIt is not possible to keep records of the many millions of unregistered letters which go through the post and we do not know how many are lost in transit. But it may help the hon. Member to have the following information in respect of Registered and Recorded Delivery letters:—
Six months ending June Claims paid in respect of losses 1964 … … 3,803 1965 … … 3,792 1966 … … 4,216