HC Deb 25 April 1901 vol 92 cc1325-6
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, if he will state the result of the experimental mail steamer service between Mallaig and Stornoway, and will he say when tenders will be invited for the service.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

The service has only been in operation since the 1st instant, and there has not been time to form an opinion on its advantages.

MR. WEIR

How much more time does the hon. Gentleman want?

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

I am not prepared to fix any time.