HC Deb 13 June 1893 vol 13 c890
MR. A. C. MORTON (Peterborough)

I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether he will make arrangements so that papers may be re-directed in the same way that letters are now re-directed, and under the same Regulations?

MR. A. MORLEY

The present Rides as to re-direction were framed by the late Government, who, after full consideration, decided to allow the free redirection of letters, but to maintain the charge on newspapers, circulars, and other postal packets. I am not prepared to recommend a departure from that decision.

COLONEL WARING (Down, N.)

Will the right hon. Gentleman not consider the propriety of allowing Members of this House to continue to enjoy the privileges in this respect that they have hitherto enjoyed?

MR. A. MORLEY

That was considered, and it was decided that Members of this House should be put on the same level in this respect as other classes of Her Majesty's subjects.