asked the Postmaster- General whether he is aware of the need for extended postal facilities at Willenhall; whether he has considered a communication from the urban district council on the subject; and what action is being taken?

I have considered the representations recently made by the Willenhall Urban District Council and I am arranging for additional posting boxes to be provided on the new housing estates and for a direct despatch of mails to be made to Walsall at 9 a.m. In other respects the existing posting facilities at Willenhall compare not unfavourably with those in similar districts elsewhere.

Will the Minister bear in mind the importance of this town as the centre of the lock and key industry of the country and see that proper postal facilities are provided?

I have a full report of all the requisitions of the Willenhall Urban District Council, and I shall be pleased to discuss them with my hon. Friend either after Questions to-day or after the football match on Saturday.

Mr. Gibson:

Can the hon. Gentleman say how long a letter takes to get from this district to Greenock?

Greenock being an important place, I will make inquiries.