asked the Postmaster-General what is the proportion of post offices and sub-post offices to the population in the Enfield Urban District Council area at the latest convenient date; and what are the similar figures for Barnet, Edmonton, Potters Bar, Southgate and Tottenham.

The information is as follows:

Two recently. The time of surface transport normally varies between nine and 15 days according to the season of year, incidence of sailings, the speed of the ship and docking arrangements. I am inquiring into the case which my hon. Friend has brought to my notice and will write to him as soon as possible.