HC Deb 31 July 1896 vol 43 cc1263-4
MR. D. LLOYD-GEORGE (Carnarvon Boroughs)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, will he explain why, although letters for the Continent posted in London before 6 p.m. leave Cannon Street by the Continental mail train at 8.5 p.m., letters posted before 9 a.m. do not leave by the 11.5 a.m. Continental train.

* MR. HANBURY

The hon. Member appears to have been misinformed. Letters for dispatch by the 11.5 a.m. Continental train can be posted at the General Post Office by 9.15 a.m. or up to 9.30 a.m. with a late fee. The circumstances do not, however, admit of later posting than at present at the District Offices.