§ LORD HENRY BRUCE (Wilts, Chippenham)asked the Postmaster General, Whether it is a fact that the German and French Governments, with such small interests, so manage for their subjects that letters from those Countries to our Australian Colonies only cost 2½d. postage, whilst from England the charge is 6d.; and, whether it is also the case that the Germans and French can send a postcard out for 1d., whereas none at any price are issued in England for despatch to Australia?
§ THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. RAIKES) (Cambridge University)I find that according to the latest information received at the Post Office the German and French rates to Australia are not such as described by the noble Lord; but I have telegraphed to Paris and Berlin, to inquire if any recent changes have been made. I have not had time to receive the answers. Perhaps the noble Lord will repeat his Question to-morrow.