§ MR. BAINESasked the Postmaster General, If, for the convenience of Members who wish to read the Parliamentary Papers issued during the Recess, he could send those Papers, as soon as issued, free through the Post to their country or town addresses on receiving a written request from each Member at the close of each Session for this accommodation?
§ MR. MONSELL,in reply, said, he had no legal power to do that at present. Parliament could, of course, give him such a power if it pleased. He was informed that during the last Recess the weight of the Papers which would have been sent according to the suggestion of his hon. Friend was about 70 pounds for each Member. If hon. Gentlemen fixed on what Papers they desired to have during the Recess, and gave notice at the office that they should be sent to them, they would have to pay a very small charge.