HC Deb 24 April 1968 vol 763 cc63-4W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Postmaster General, what estimate he has formed of the annual cost which will be involved in sorting and separation of first and second class mail for delivery purposes; and what additional staff will have to be recruited for this purpose.

Mr. Mason

I do not expect any significant change in running costs as a result of introducing two-tier service, but until we know how postings will divide between first and second class services, a reliable estimate is not possible. We shall not be recruiting additional staff specifically for this purpose.

Mr. Onslow

asked the Postmaster General, whether letters franked On Her Majesty's Service will be treated as first or second class mail when the two-tier system of deliveries is introduced.

Mr. Mason

The choice between the first class and the second class service will be available to users of the Official Paid service, as to posters of other mail. The service required will be indicated by superscription on the envelope.