asked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the overtures made by the West Ham County Borough to his Department for the provision of a sub post office in that portion of Stratford known as the Carpenter's Estate; whether he is aware that many aged people are at present compelled to cross the Stratford High Street in order to cash their pension vouchers; and, in view of the risk to life and limb thereby entailed, will be give personal attention to the matter and investigate the reasons actuating his Department's refusal of West Ham's appeal?

I will certainly investigate this matter as the hon. Member requests, and let him know the result of my inquiries.