§ CAPTAIN DONELAN (Cork, K.)I beg to ask the Postmaster General whether his attention has been drawn to the Resolution unanimously adopted last week by the Cork Chamber of Commerce and Shipping, expressing disappointment at the delay in arranging a new contract for an accelerated mail service between London and Dublin; and if he can state the nature of the fresh proposals submitted by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company; and whether he would consider the desirability of re-casting the present night mail service from Queenstown and Cork, so as to give to the south of Ireland a second daily mail service to London and other parts of England.
§ MR. A. MORLEYAt the present moment I should not be justified in stating the nature of the fresh proposals submitted by the Packet Company on the basis of Tender No. 2. I am not sure that I understand the second part of the hon. Member's question, as Cork and Queenstown already enjoy two mail services via Kingstown and Holyhead to London and other parts of England.
§ CAPTAIN DONELANDoes not the second paragraph of my question allude to the fact that the night mail service is of very little use? Could not the right hon. Gentleman arrange two day services?
§ MR. A. MORLEYIf the hon. Member will send me a copy of the Resolution to which his question refers, with any suggestions he may have to make, I will take care that they shall be considered.