MONMOUTH MP David Davies experienced what is involved in delivering the post when he joined local postie, Roger Jones (pictured right), on his delivery round in Monmouth on Friday

24th July.

David is one of a number of local Members of Parliament being invited to go out with postmen and women across the UK to see what is involved in delivering the post.

The purpose of the visits is to give MPs an insight into the challenges of delivering mail to every house and business in their constituency, six days a week.

Jimmy George, Royal Mail Usk Delivery Office manager, who briefed David before he set off on his round said: “We’re delighted that David Davies MP is taking the time to experience the everyday challenges faced by our delivery postmen and women. 

“The visit gave us the opportunity to show David how we are modernising and transforming the organisation.

“We are investing in new sorting and delivery equipment as we respond to the changing nature of the modern postbag.

“We are delivering more parcels and fewer letters than ever before and the tools for the job need to reflect that.”

 David Davies said: “On my visit I found that postmen and women not only deliver the mail but play an important part in the local communities across the Monmouth constituency.

“I joined local postie Roger Jones who delivers the mail to my constituents in Usk.

“This is the best way of getting an insight into the work involved in delivering the mail on a daily basis – they go out in all weathers, and I thank them for all the work they do.”

Royal Mail is currently transforming its operation, which means every part of the process from collecting, transporting, sorting and delivering the mail is being improved to increase efficiency.