HC Deb 18 August 1893 vol 16 cc512-3
MR. GILHOOLY

I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether he will be prepared to give a subsidy to the Cork, Bandon, and South Coast Railway Company in the event of their running an additional daily train for the accommodation of the inhabitants of West Cork?

MR. E. BARRY (Cork Co., S.)

At I the same time, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he has received copies of resolutions from all the Public Bodies in West Cork requesting that a better train and postal service be granted to that district; and whether he is able to comply with their wishes?

*THE POSTMASTER GENERAL (Mr. A. MORLEY,) Nottingham, E.

I have received copies of certain resolutions on the subject referred to. As before explained, I am precluded from offering any subsidy to the Railway Company concerned by the fact the mail service in West Cork already entails a heavy loss to the revenue. I regret that it is not practicable to meet the wishes which have been expressed for an improvement of the service unless the railway service is improved by the Company.

MR. GILHOOLY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that his predecessor in Office offered a subsidy to the Railway Company if they would run additional trains?

MR. A. MORLEY

No, Sir.

MR. GILHOOLY

Will the right hon. Gentleman inquire?

MR. A. MORLEY

Yes, Sir.