HC Deb 17 February 1898 vol 53 c902
MR. D. MACALEESE

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, will he take due precautions to have the projected new post office for Clones, County Monaghan, built upon a central and convenient site, and not at an extreme end of the town I is he aware that a strong objection exists among the inhabitants of Clones to the erection of the new post office upon any but a central site? and at what early date does he hope the erection will be commenced?

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY

Until recently no suitable site has been offered on reasonable terms, but it is reported that a central site is now under examination, and will be recommended for approval shortly. I am not aware of the feelings of the inhabitants of Clones on the subject, but I can understand that they would naturally object to have the post office at an extreme end of the town. At present it is not possible to indicate when the new building will be commenced.