asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the growing dissatisfaction of the public, he will move for the appointment of a Select Committee to investigate the question of postage to the Middle East and India?

I have been asked to reply. The difficulties have been due to the claims on available aircraft of operational requirements, but I can assure my hon. Friend that constant efforts are being made, and will continue to be made, to improve the service. In these circumstances I do not consider that the appointment of a Select Committee would help in this matter.