HC Deb 03 July 1969 vol 786 cc117-8W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Post-master-General whether he will give for the most convenient stated period the number of accidents that have affected his Department, indicating the proportion of the costs of compensation and replacement met by his Department and the local authorities, respectively.

Mr. Joseph Slater

In the financial year 1968–69, the Post Office paid compensation in respect of 880 accidents involving personal injury, and 9,880 involving damage to property. Accidents in which the Post Office and local authorities share the cost of damages to a third party are a remote contingency, and there is no readily available information.