§ MR. HENNIKER HEATON (Canterbury)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether he is aware that it is not possible to purchase a stamp, a postcard, or a stamped envelope at the great railway stations at Paddington, Euston, Victoria, Waterloo, Liverpool Street, New Street (Birmingham), Templemead (Bristol), etc., although letters can be posted at most of these places; and whether he will make arrangements forthwith to supply this want?
§ MR. HANBURYThe Postmaster General is aware that no official arrangements exist for the sale of stamps and postcards within the railway stations named, though post offices are maintained in their immediate vicinity. At Euston there is a post office at the entrance to the station. Hitherto it has not been found practicable to get these facilities provided; but the Postmaster General would be very glad if arrangements could be made for providing them.
§ MR. HENNIKER. HEATONasked whether the right hon. Gentleman would not in connection with this matter open negotiations with Messrs. W. H. Smith and Company?
§ MR. HANBURYThat has been done some time ago.