HC Deb 23 February 1966 vol 725 c89W
28. Mr. Ridley

asked the Postmaster-General if he will set up an inquiry into the reasons for postal delays at Christmas and the New Year, with a view to improving the service next year.

Mr. Joseph Slater

No. As a matter of course we closely examine the Christmas and New Year mail arrangements every year to ensure that any weaknesses one year are put right the next. I am afraid some irritating delays under peak traffic conditions are unavoidable.