sam007 is not reporting a problem with email delivery, but rather with Barclays atypical practice of not automatically generating an email notification when an e-statement is generated. Enrolling in automated payments for every account provides free insurance.
You're right. I know what he's trying to say. I'm just saying there is no substitute for getting a paper statement in the mail every month, whether you are alerted via email or not. I get some notifications via email, but it's always followed up a few days later with a statement in my mailbox.