HC Deb 24 February 1982 vol 18 c399W
Mr. Dickens

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will issue a general direction to the Post Office to accept free of charge parcels to Poland containing food and personal items during the present emergency; and if he will take steps to reimburse the Post Office for all or part of the cost.

Mr. Wakeham

I share my hon. Friend's concern, but my right hon. Friend has no powers to give a direction of the kind he suggests.