§ MR. HENNIKER HEATON (Canterbury)asked the Postmaster General whether it is a fact that letters for British sailors at Sydney and other ports on the Australian station are now forwarded by the long sea route for 1d. each letter; and whether he is aware that no notice of this has been issued to the public, though it affects a large number of poor people?
§ *MR. RAIKESThe fact is as stated by the hon. Member, and I may add that, under certain regulations, not only letters for seamen in Her Majesty's Service in Australian ports are forwarded for the privileged rate of one penny, but also by any all-sea route to any British Colony or foreign country, as may be seen on reference to the "Post Office Guide." The privilege thus enjoyed by seamen in Her Majesty's Service is one of long standing, and, being generally known, there was no necessity for issuing a special Postal Notice as regards letters forwarded to Australia by the all-sea route.