§ MR. W. KENNY (Dublin, St. Stephen's Green)I beg to ask the Postmaster General, in relation to the new mail service between London and Kingstown, whether separate tenders will be invited for the railway and steamboat services; if Railway Companies will be excluded from competition for the steamboat service; and whether the conditions on which tenders are sought will specify the minimum dimensions, power, and speed of the steamers to be employed?
§ MR. A. MORLEYSeparate tenders will be invited, and Railway Companies will not be excluded from competition for the sea service. The conditions of tender are now being considered, but it would not be convenient to state them till they have actually been decided on.
§ MR. W. KENNYCan the right hon. Gentleman say how soon the advertisements for tenders will be issued?
§ MR. A. MORLEYI cannot say exactly, but it will not be long delayed.
§ MR. MACARTNEYWill the conditions for accelerating the service be specified?
§ MR. A. MORLEYYes.