§ 78. Mr. Frank Taylorasked the Postmaster-General, in view of the impending closure of a number of post offices, what is his policy as to the minimum distancés 293W between post offices; and whether he will take into consideration the importance of these distances to the aged and infirm.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe standard minimum distance between Post Offices is now a mile in towns and two miles in country areas. But these standards are not applied inflexibly; and, in considering the need for Post Offices, we take account of exceptional circumstances and the needs of the aged and infirm.