§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Industry what estimates has his Department made of the effects on British industry and commerce of the frequency with which the Post Office fails to deliver letters within three working days of posting.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldNone. Nor have we made a survey of the effects on British industry and commerce of the Post 453W Office's delivery of about 93 per cent. of first class letters by the first working day after collection, and delivery of about 95 per cent. of second class letters by the third working day after collection, despite the fact that letters can be delayed due to a variety of factors beyond the control of the Post Office, such as adverse weather conditions and incorrect or illegible addressing.