HC Deb 05 November 1973 vol 863 c41W
3. Mr. Marks

asked the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications what percentage of first-class mail is delivered on the day after posting; and what was the percentage in June 1970.

Sir J. Eden

The latest Post Office figures show that for the 12 months ending September last 91 per cent. of first-class letters were delivered on the next working day after posting. For the 12 months ending June 1970 the figure was 93 per cent.