HC Deb 24 April 1873 vol 215 cc900-1
MR. MUNTZ

asked the Postmaster General, Whether it is the practice not to entertain any complaint respecting telegrams to foreign countries which may have been inaccurately transmitted, "unless the repetition of the message has been paid for by the sender;" and, if so, whether he would consider the propriety of rescinding or modifying that regulation?

MR. MONSELL

Complaints, Sir, concerning telegrams which have been inaccurately transmitted abroad will not be investigated by the Foreign Administrations or Cable Companies unless the repetition of the message has been paid for by the sender, and it is not in the power of the Department to alter their regulations in this respect.