§ Mr. Berryasked the Postmaster-General how many raids have taken place on sub-post offices during each of the years from 1964 to 1968, and how many during the first six months of 1969.
§ Mr. StonehouseThe information, related to financial not calendar years, is as follows:
1. Robberies/attempted robberies at sub-post offices (attacks by thieves who use or threaten violence against staff) Financial Year Robberies Attempted Robberies (No Loss) Total 1963–64 35 27 62 1964–65 37 45 82 1965–66 59 56 115 1966–67 49 38 87 1967–68 58 48 106 1968…69 79 61 140 1969–70* 26 19 45 * (3 months, April to June.)
2. Burglary at sub-post offices (attacks on premises outside office hours not involving violence or threat of violence against staff) Financial Year Successful attacks Unsuccessful attacks (No Loss) Total 1963–64 239 181 420 1964–65 217 183 400 1965–66 318 169 487 1966–67 265 138 403 1967–68 279 156 435 1968–69 227 98 325 1969–70* 50 30 80 * (3 months, April to June.)