§ MR. STEADMANI bog to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether, in the structural and other alterations in progress in the Belfast sorting office, it is intended to replace the present old pattern sorting tallies with those of a modern shape and style, as in use in large English post offices; and, if not, whether he would consider the expedience and utility of so doing, in view of the great development. of the city of Belfast in recent years and consequent increase of postal work.
§ MR. HANBURYThe answer to both questions is in the negative. The present pattern is thought to be well suited for the work of the office.