§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Postmaster-General (1) what is the estimated value of letters and parcels lost or stolen whilst in the hands of the Post Office in each of the past five years;
(2) how much compensation has been paid in each of the past five years for letters and parcels lost or stolen whilst in the hands of the Post Office.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterNo accurate estimate of the value of letters and parcels lost or stolen while in the post is available; but the amounts of compensation paid for losses including theft of mail over the past five years are:
£ 1961–62 263,000 1962–63 247,000 1963–64 300,000 1964–65 347,000 1965–66 370,000