HC Deb 24 October 1968 vol 770 c349W
Mr. Woof

asked the Postmaster-General why a letter posted in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, on 18th September by second class mail to a constituent of the hon. Member for Blaydon, details of which have been sent to him, did not arrive until 24th September.

Mr. Joseph Slater

The letter should have been delivered on 20th September and I am sorry it was mishandled in one of the offices through which it passed.

Mr. Woof

asked the Postmaster-General why official paid envelopes containing miners' redundancy compensation payments are taking five days by post from Sheffield.

Mr. Joseph Slater

Although posted at the second class rate they should nevertheless be delivered within two days of posting. If my hon. Friend will let me have the envelopes of any which take longer I shall be pleased to look into the matter.

Mr. Woof

asked the Postmaster-General why official paid envelopes from the Ministry of Social Security offices in Blaydon take two days to reach Ryton, three miles away.

Mr. Joseph Slater

Provided they are marked "First Class", these letters should normally be delivered the next weekday after posting. If my hon. Friend has evidence of any specific cases of delay I shall be glad to look into them.