§ MR. WEBB (Waterford, W.)I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether he is aware that late delivery of the English mail in the City of Waterford is now a matter of constant occurrence; and how soon it may be expected that the advantage is likely to be realised of the Dublin Loop Line Railway in 20 securing the earlier and more punctual delivery of said mail in Waterford?
§ MR. RAIKESI am aware that there has been irregularity in the delivery to which the hon. Member refers, but this has arisen from causes beyond control, and I am informed that it is too much to say that the late delivery is a matter of constant occurrence. Every effort is being made to secure punctuality as far as possible. As regards the Loop Line in Dublin, I understand that no working arrangement has yet been come to by the Railway Companies interested, and I am not, therefore, in a position to say what advantage is likely to be realised if it should be decided to make use of the line for the conveyance of mails. I shall continue to give my careful attention to this matter.