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Oral Answers to Questions — Post Office – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 February 1964.

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Photo of Commander John Kerans Commander John Kerans , Hartlepools, The 12:00, 26 February 1964

asked the Postmaster General by what authority postmen are made aware of the contents of telegrams before delivery to the householder.

Photo of Mr Raymond Mawby Mr Raymond Mawby , Totnes

A postman is not made aware of the contents of a telegram he delivers save in very exceptional circumstances when disclosure is unavoidable. These exceptional cases are covered by authorities contained in the domestic rules of the Post Office.