asked the Assistant Postmaster-General what postage stamp machines exist in the Hartley Green area of Birmingham; how far the nearest machine is from the Bangham Pit Estate, Birmingham, 31; and what steps he is taking to improve these facilities.

One situated at Aliens Cross Post Office about 1,700 yards by road from the centre of the estate. Another machine is being fitted at Bartley Green Post Office which is a little nearer and, when the shops on the estate are built, we shall be glad to consider an application for a stamp licence from any of the shopkeepers.