§ THE LORD MAYOR OF DUBLIN (Mr. SEXTON)(for Dr. TANNER) (Cork Co., Mid)asked the Postmaster General, Whether complaints have reached him that no check or safeguard is taken in the Post Office in this House to effectually prevent the loss or non-delivery of parcels, often of considerable value, which have been insured in a local Post Office and forwarded to a Member of this House?
§ THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. RAIKES) (Cambridge University)I received a complaint from the hon. Member of the loss of an insured parcel containing a valuable walking stick addressed to him at the House; and, as he has been informed, I much regret that, after most careful inquiries, no trace of the missing parcel has been found. Since the 10th of October a proper check has been established upon the delivery of all parcels delivered from the post office in the House; but, having regard to the limited space available in the Lobby Post Office, I hope hon. Members will refrain, as much as possible, from having parcels addressed to them here.
§ MR. SEXTONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the parcel, which did contain a valuable walking stick, was insured for £10, and, as he is unable to return the stick, will he pay the £10?
§ MR. RAIKESI am happy to inform the hon. Gentleman that I have already paid the £10.