HC Deb 01 June 1897 vol 50 c21
MR. WOOTTON ISAACSON (Tower Hamlets, Stepney)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether the Secretary to the Post Office is still away in Washington; and who is Acting Secretary in his absence?

*MR. HANRURY

The Secretary to the Post Office is still absent in Washington, attending the Postal Union Congress. The Second Secretary acts as Secretary in his absence.