HC Deb 13 March 1969 vol 779 c335W
Sir W. Bromley-Davenport

asked the Postmaster-General what will be the practice of the Post Office in the future regarding the date stamping of letters sent under the 4d. post; and if he will set out the reason for the decision.

Mr. Stonehouse

We shall continue to stamp 4d. letters posted in letter boxes with the date of collection. Those handed to us in large quantities will bear, as at present, a code or other impression instead. I have no cause to make any change.

Mr. Dudley Smith

asked the Postmaster-General if he will instruct all post offices responsible for stamping mail that the date is to be included where second-class letters are concerned.

Mr. Stonehouse

Our instructions already provide for second-class letters posted in letter boxes to be stamped with the date of collection. Postings handed to us in large quantities bear a code or other impression instead.