HC Deb 21 August 1893 vol 16 cc637-8
MR. SEXTON (Kerry, N.)

I beg to ask the Postmaster General when he proposes to act with regard to the expiring contract for the carriage of mails between Holyhead and Kingstown?

MR. DANE (Fermanagh, N.)

At the same time, I will ask the right hon. Gentleman has he considered the question of determining the existing contract for the carrying of mails between Kingstown and Holyhead; and, if so, with what result?

MR. A. MORLEY

As stated on the 14th instant, in reply to a question of the hon. Baronet the Member for West Kerry, the time has not yet arrived for considering whether the present contract for the Mail Packet Service between Kingstown and Holyhead shall be determined; but when that time does arrive the whole subject will receive most careful attention. The existing contract has two years to run.

MR. DANE

But must not the notice to terminate be given before the 30th of next mouth?

MR. A. MORLEY

No. It must be given before the 30th September, 1894.

MR. SEXTON

With a view to securing an accelerated service, will the right hon. Gentleman issue the notices for fresh tenders in good time?

MR. A MORLEY

That matter is one which will be taken into consideration.

MR. MACARTNEY

Will the right hon. Gentleman also consider whether the train service cannot be accelerated?

MR. A. MORLEY

I think we have done all we can in the way of accelerating that.

MR. DANE

When does the contract expire?

Mr. A. MORLEY

In September, 1895.