Ranil Jayawardena experienced what is involved in delivering the post when he joined local postie, Terry Hart, on his delivery round in Fleet on Friday 31 July 2015.
Ranil is one of a number of Members of Parliament being invited to go out with postmen and women across the UK to see the lengths Royal Mail goes to each day to deliver the post.
The purpose of the visits is to give Members of Parliament a unique insight into the challenges of delivering mail to every house and business in their constituency, six days a week.
Dominic Ellis, Royal Mail Delivery Sector Manager covering Fleet and much of North Hampshire, who briefed Clive before he set off on his walk said: 'We’re delighted that Ranil Jayawardena MP is taking the time to experience the every day challenges faced by our delivery postmen and women.
'The visit gave us the opportunity to show Mr Jayawardena 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.'
Ranil said: 'On my visit it was confirmed to me that postmen and women not only deliver the mail but play an important part in the local communities across the North East Hampshire constituency.
'I joined local postie Terry, who delivers the mail to my constituents in Fleet. 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.