HC Deb 17 August 1901 vol 99 cc1305-6
MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether he is aware that, prior to the amalgamation of the Waterford and Limerick with the Great Southern and Western Railways, the Post Office authorities directed or sanctioned the running of special trains for the conveyance of His Majesty's mails from Limerick Junction to Tralee, via Limerick, Newcastle West and Listowel, when the connections failed at Limerick Junction; and whether, owing to the frequent disconnections of mail trains at Limerick Junction of late, the Post Office will take immediate action so as to prevent the arrival of mails being eight hours late at all points from Limerick to Tralee.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

I am making inquiries, and will forward the answer to the hon. Gentleman.