asked the Prime Minister if he will consider the desirability of appointing a committee to consider whether the reduction of postal facilities now being carried out throughout the entire country is in the public interest, and what alterations should be introduced to meet the complaints which are now being generally made without result?

I have been asked to reply to this question. The hon. Member is under a misapprehension in supposing that a reduction of postal facilities is now being carried out throughout the country. On the contrary, efforts are being made to effect improvements.