§ MR. A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN (Kent, Tunbridge)I beg to ask the Postmaster General, with reference to the proposal of the Post Office Authorities to alter the spelling of Leigh near Tonbridge to Lyghe for postal purposes, whether he is aware that a parish meeting 374 was held at Leigh on 26th March last to consider the proposed change, at which 32 persons voted against the change, and only 12 for it; and, whether, notwithstanding the overwhelming majority of inhabitants against the alteration of the spelling, it is his intention to carry it out, as announced, on 1st June.
§ MR. ARNOLD MORLEYThe proposal to which the hon. Member refers, had its origin in a Memorial from the locality, and was supported, as I was given to understand, by the Parish Council. Under these circumstances I agreed to it. As, however, there appears to be a difference of opinion in the parish on the subject, it may be best to adhere to the present spelling of the name, and I have given directions accordingly.