HC Deb 21 October 1968 vol 770 cc220-1W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that, due to the new postal system, mail to and from Members of Parliament and their constituents is being delayed; and, as this impedes Members in carrying out their Parliamentary duties on behalf of their constituents, if he will arrange for mail to and from Members of Parliament to have first-class service.

Mr. Stonehouse

I have no evidence that mail to and from Members of Parliament is being delayed.

For letters to and from constituents the first class service is given to letters on which the first class postage rate has been paid. For letters which are sent in official paid envelopes I would refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer's reply to the hon. Member for Surbiton on 17th October. —[Vol. 770, c. 167.]