HC Deb 10 July 1890 vol 346 c1298
MR. ESSLEMONT (Aberdeen, E)

I beg to ask the Postmaster General why it is that no acceleration in the mails has been effected by the opening of the Forth Bridge, notwithstanding the fact that passenger trains are arriving over an hour earlier, and before the London mails; and what steps he intends to take in the matter?

*THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. RAIKES,) Cambridge University

The Department is fully aware of the acceleration which is possible owing to the opening of the Forth Bridge. Arrangements are now under consideration which will enable me to take advantage of it for the mail service, and I hope it may be possible to arrive at a satisfactory settlement of the matter.