§ MR. W. KENNY (Dublin, St. Stephen's Green)I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether he has yet come to a decision on the question which has been before him for so many months with reference to terminating the existing contract for the conveyance of the mails between London and Dublin; and if he will state what determination he has arrived at?
§ MR. A. MORLEYThe subject to which the hon. Member refers is receiving the closest attention, but it is one of great magnitude, and the Government have not yet arrived at a definite decision.
§ MR. W. KENNYThat is the same answer we have been receiving for the last two or three months. May I ask the right hon. Gentleman when he will be able to reply definitely?
§ MR. A. MORLEYThere are great difficulties surrounding the subject which have to be very carefully considered connected not only with the postal and railway system in England but in Ireland also. These subjects have to be very carefully considered, but we hope to arrive at a conclusion shortly.
§ MR. DANECan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Government will have arrived at a decision before the close of the present Session?
§ MR. MAURICE HEALYCould he say, whether they have come to a decision or not, if they will invite tenders when making the new contract?
§ MR. A. MORLEYThat is a subject upon which, as I stated, no definite decision has been arrived at. It is a question we can only decide when we have considered all the surrounding circumstances.