§ MR. M'LARENasked the Postmaster-General, If he will state the reasons why the charge for private letter bags in Edinburgh has recently been increased from one pound to three pounds; and if he will lay upon the Table a list of the other towns in the United Kingdom, in which the same increased charge has taken place?
§ LORD JOHN MANNERSIt is a fact, Sir, that the fee has been raised to three guineas; and the same has taken place at Glasgow—putting Edinburgh and Glasgow in the same position as London, Liverpool, and Manchester. It is in consequence of the greater cost for accommodation and service. The greater increased charge has not taken place in any other town. But in about 70 other towns the fee has been raised from one guinea to two guineas. I do not know whether the hon. Member would like to have a list of those; but if he chooses to move for it, he can have it.