HC Deb 14 April 1969 vol 781 c225W
Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Postmaster-General why it takes seven weeks from the day upon which a Giro order is issued to ascertain whether it has been cashed; and whether he will take steps to cut down this length of time.

Mr. Stonehouse

The cheques are returned to the account holder within a month. Any individual case of delay beyond this would be quite exceptional.