§ DR. TANNERI beg to ask the Postmaster General whether steps have been yet taken to admit the Cork and Muskerry Light Railway Company as a party under the arrangements of "The Post Office (Parcels) Act, 1882;" and, if not, will he state on what grounds?
§ MR. RAIKESThe question is really one for the London Railway Clearing Committee, and not for the Post Office. The 9th section of the Post Office (Parcels) Act, 1882, prescribes that Railway Companies shall be parties thereto, and amongst them includes all railways authorised after the passing of the Act. I am informed that the Cork and Muskerry Company's undertaking was authorised by the Tramways Order in Council (Ireland) (Cork, Conchford, and Blarney) Confirmation Act, 1886. I have no knowledge whether the Company named has taken any steps to establish its right to share in the arrangements of the Post Office (Parcels) Act.
§ DR. TANNERMay I ask why the reply to this question has been so long delayed, and whether there has been a correspondence between the Post Office and the Railway Clearing House on the subject?
§ MR. RAIKESNo time has been wasted. No correspondence has reached me.
§ DR. TANNERAs it is an important matter to the town of Macroom, will the right hon. Gentleman secure the advantages which the district wants?
§ MR. RAIKESI will look at the correspondence to which the hon. Member refers, and if I can find anything to justify further action it shall be taken.