§ MR. CANDLISHsaid, he would beg to ask the Postmaster General, If it is intended to discontinue assorting the let- 842 ters by the West India Mails at sea during the homeward passage?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONsaid, in reply, that inquiries were being made with a view not to expose to risk the health of the officers doing that duty; and to ascertain whether it would be possible to discontinue the sorting of the mails on board, and to arrange for the sorting of them between Plymouth and Bristol; but this course would not be carried out if it was found that it would occasion inconvenience to the public.