§ MR. TOTTENHAMasked the Postmaster General, What tenders have been received for the conveyence of mails between London and Kingstown, and from what companies; and, if he will state the amounts of such tenders, and whether for land and sea service combined, or for each service separately; and, whether he can state on what day 1223 the papers will be presented to the House?
§ MR. FAWCETTIn reply to the hon. Member, I have to state that it would be entirely contrary to precedent to give any information as to the tenders received yesterday for the London and Kingstown Service until the Government have decided what course to take upon them. When their decision is arrived at—which I hope will be in a very few days—it will be at once communicated to the House; and the contract, with particulars of all the tenders, will be laid before Parliament as quickly as possible.