§ MR. M'CARTAN (Down, S.)asked the Postmaster General, Whether he can now state if definite arrangements have been made with the Belfast and County Down Railway to provide for the increased mail accommodation required for Newtownards and Downpatrick; and, if so, what additional services will be given?
§ COLONEL WARING (Down, N.)asked, whether an arrangement would be made which would provide for sufficient time between the delivery of the day mail at Newtownards and the going out of the other day mail to permit of letters being answered on the same day?
§ THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. RAIKES) (Cambridge University)I shall be glad to bear in mind the suggestion of my hon. and gallant Friend. In reply to the Question of the hon. Member for South Down, I beg to state that although practically an agreement has been arrived at with the Belfast and County Down Railway Company for improved mail train services, the exact details have not yet been finally adjusted. The new services cannot, however, come into operation until the 1st October next; but I shall have pleasure in acquainting my hon. and gallant Friend and the hon. Member with the exact details as soon as I am able to do so.