HC Deb 26 January 1971 vol 810 c107W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications if he will give a general direction to the Post Office to check the honesty and character of those persons and organisations applying for postal delivery licences, before issuing them authorisation to accept and deliver mail during the period of the Post Office workers' dispute.

Mr. Chataway

No. The Post Office has assured me that it will use its licensing authority both responsibly and helpfully.