asked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that postal communications bearing a halfpenny stamp posted in London after 3.30 p.m. are not delivered to London addresses the following day; and if he can see his way to expedite such delay?

Halfpenny packets posted after 3.30 p.m. in London should ordinarily be delivered in London the following day. If the hon. Member will furnish particulars of any cases of delay, with covers of the packets, I will have inquiry made.