§ 19. Mr. Kitsonasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that the afternoon postal collections from boxes in the Baldersdale area are to be withdrawn from 15th June; and that a similar proposal in 1965 was turned down after discussion with Post Office authorities; and if he will now withdraw the present proposal.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterI am sorry my right hon. Friend is unable to do as the hon. Gentleman asks. Few letters are posted, which makes it very uneconomical to make two collections from all five boxes in the area. But we are looking into the possibility of making a late collection from one of the boxes and I will write to the hon. Gentleman about this.