HC Deb 09 December 1969 vol 793 cc60-1W
79. Mr. Costain

asked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that two letters posted by his Department on 26th November failed to reach the House of Commons by the morning of 28th November; and if he will arrange for urgent letters to Members of Parliament to be delivered by hand.

Mr. Mulley

Arrangements have long been established whereby exceptionally urgent letters sent from my Department to Members of Parliament are delivered by hand.

The hon. Member reminded my office of the urgency of the letters to which he refers, and as they had already been posted, copies were immediately delivered by hand.