§ MR. MONKasked the Postmaster General, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government, by legislation or otherwise, to remove the difficulties which have arisen in the introduction of the parcels post in this Country?
§ MR. FAWCETTI believe such great advantages would result from the establishment of a parcel post, that I can assure my hon. Friend that it is a great disappointment to me that we have not been able as yet to introduce such a post. During the last Session I had hoped that arrangements might have been adopted which would have enabled a parcel post to be almost immediately established. During the Recess the subject was again carefully considered by the Post Office; and I hope in the course of a week or two to submit to the Treasury certain proposals which may form the basis of fresh negotiations with the Railway Companies. If an arrangement is arrived at with the Railway Companies, it will be necessary to introduce a Bill to give it effect; and I can assure my hon. Friend that every effort shall be made to bring the Bill before the House as soon as possible.