§ MR. CAREW (Kildare, N.) (for Mr. BRUNNER) (Cheshire, Northwich)asked the Postmaster General, Why the route taken by the postman of Great Sang-hall, Chester, on his return journey was altered about a year ago; whether the present route is considerably longer, and has caused complaint to be made to the Postmaster at Chester; whether the only household benefited is that of a Mr. Trelawny; and, what are the reasons, if any, against a return to the old practice?
§ THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. RAIKES) (Cambridge University)I am sorry that the hon. Member who is responsible for this Question is not in his place, because I think the House will agree with me that it is a conspicuous instance of those trivial and frivolous Questions which ought not to engage the attention of Parliament. It should have been addressed to the Sub-Postmaster of Sanghall, who was quite competent to reply to it. However, as it 1129 has been asked, I can inform the hon. Member that the route referred to was altered to shorten the postman's walk. No additional benefit is conferred on Mr. Trelawny. One gentleman living 150 yards from the post office has made a complaint. He used to give the postman letters to post on his return journey. I fear that, as at present advised, I cannot revert to the old practice.