§ Sir P. Bryanasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will give a general direction to the Post Office to resume weekend collection of post.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldNo. This is a matter for the Post Office, which has promised to review the effects of this service cut after a year.
§ Sir P. Bryanasked the Secretary of State for Industry if it is not possible to resume weekend posting, whether he will give a general direction to the Post Office to set up a system by which private individuals can take their mail to the main sorting offices over the weekend so that it can be delivered on Monday.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldDecisions on the collection and handling of mail over the weekend are matters for the Post Office and I have asked the Managing Director Posts to write to the hon. Member about his suggestion.