§ SIR JOHN LENGI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Australian Commonwealth has resolved to adopt penny postage from all parts of the Empire; and, if so, can he state when the new rate of postage will take effect.
§ THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN,) Worcestershire, E.The Postmaster General has received a telegram on this subject from the Commonwealth Government, but the meaning is not clear, and he will make further inquiry. In the meantime the rate of postage to all parts of Australia remains as at present, 2½d. the half ounce.