§ SIR T. ESMONDE (Kerry, W.)I beg to ask the Postmaster General if he has considered the question of the future contract for the carriage of the mails from Queenstown to London, with a view to ascertaining whether a more expeditious service can be obtained?
§ MR. A. MORLEYI understand the hon. Member's question to refer particularly to the contract for the Mail Packet Service between Kingstown and Holyhead. That contract has yet two years to run, so that the time for considering the future contract has not arrived. When it does arrive the whole question shall receive very careful consideration.
§ MR. SEXTON (Kerry, N.)Has the right hon. Gentleman considered the suggestions made to him the other day by a deputation of hon. Members as to the special service from Queenstown to London; and, if so, at what conclusion has he arrived as to such a service when the mail packets arrive too late for the ordinary service?
§ MR. A. MORLEYThat hardly arises upon the question on the Paper. The matter is, however, having my careful consideration.