§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications to what extent since the establishment of the Post Office Board there has been a saving in salary, staff and office expenses of his Department.
§ Mr. ChatawayNone. The Ministry and the new Post Office were both established on 1st October, 1969.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications whether he is aware that the hon. Member for West Ham, North, wrote to him on 20th and 26th April complaining of the neglect on the part of the Chairman of the Post Office Board regarding the discharge of duties; and whether he will therefore dismiss this Chairman.
§ Mr. ChatawayThe letters were about postal delays. The operation of the216W postal service is a matter for the Post Office Corporation. I understand it has investigated the hon. Member's complaints and has written to him. The answer to the second part of the Question is "No".