HC Deb 30 April 1968 vol 763 cc172-4W
Mr. MacArthur

asked the Postmaster-General (1) how long the present 4d. letter, posted in London at 4 p.m. on a Monday, takes to be delivered in Perth, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Alyth, Abernethy, Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Enochdhu, Invergowrie, Glenfarg, Glenshee, and Path of Condie, respectively;

(2) how long the new 4d. letter, posted in London at 4 p.m. on a Monday, will take to be delivered in Perth, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Alyth, Abernethy, Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Enochdhu, Invergowrie, Glenfarg, Glenshee, and Path of Condie, respectively;

(3) how long the new 5d. letter, posted in London at 4 p.m. on a Monday, will take to be delivered in Perth, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Alyth, Abernethy, Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Enochdhu, Invergowrie, Glenfarg, Glenshee, and Path of Condie, respectively.

Mr. Mason

At present 4d. letters posted in London at 4 p.m. should be delivered on Tuesday, except at Enochdhu, Glenshee and Kirkmichael, where delivery should be made on Wednesday. I am looking into the question of whether delivery can be made on Tuesday at these three places. The new 5d. letter should get the same service. The new 4d. letters should be delivered at most of the places named on Wednesday, but for a few it will be Thursday.

Mr. MacArthur

asked the Postmaster General at what time on a Monday the new 5d. letter will have to be posted in Perth, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Alyth, Abernethy, Kirkmichael, Perthshire, Enochdhu, Invergowrie, Glenfarg, Glenshee, and Path of Condie, respectively, to ensure delivery in London on Tuesday morning; when the new 4d. letter posted at these times will be delivered; and when the present 4d. letter is delivered if posted at these times.

Mr. Mason

New 5d. letters for London posted at the undermentioned places and times on a Monday should be delivered on Tuesday morning. This is the service due to be given at present to 4d. letters. From 16th September, 1968 4d. letters posted on Monday at these places and times for London should, as far as we can see at the moment, be delivered on Wednesday.

Perth … … 8.15 p.m.
Blairgowrie … … 6.30 p.m.
Coupar Angus … … 5.30 p.m.
Alyth … … 2.15 p.m.
Abernethy … … 5.00 p.m.
Kirkmichael … … 1.40 p.m.
Enochdhu … 1.30 p.m
Invergowrie … 2.00 p.m
Glenfarg … 4.45 p.m.
Glenshee … 2.00 p.m.
Path of Condie … 11.00 a.m.