§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what instructions he has issued to his Department as to the use of first-class mail; and whether he will issue appropriate directions to ensure that only urgent mail is sent first class.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe staff of the Home Office have standing instructions to ensure that effective and economic use is made of the two-tier system, and to 535W use the first-class post only when there is a clear need. I am arranging for all staff to be reminded of the present instructions.