§ 47. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that a letter posted first a.m. on 6th December, Victoria Street, London, S.W.I, and addressed to London, N.14, did not reach the hon. Member for West Ham, North, until 9th December; and what action he is taking.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterIf my hon. Friend will send me the envelope of this letter I will gladly look into the matter.
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§ 7. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Postmaster-General why letters sent to the hon. Member for West Ham, North, in London N.13 take three and four days to reach him when posted in London regions only a short distance away; and whether he will restore the postal services to the same degree of speed and efficiency as that in operation prior to the introduction of the two-tier system of postal charges.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterSpeed and efficiency have not deteriorated. I know of no reason why letters sent to my hon. Friend should take so much longer than the vast majority, but if he will let me have details I will look into the matter.