HC Deb 20 January 1902 vol 101 c320
MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster-General, if further arrangements can be made for a daily post service in Tulla, County Clare?

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

The question of affording a daily postal service at Tulla, County Clare, is under inquiry, and the Postmaster-General will communicate the result to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

Am I to understand that the inquiry is still proceeding? I received a communication to that effect from the Postmaster-General some weeks ago.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

Yes. In these cases it is often necessary to collect information, and the inquiry must extend over a considerable time to be of any value.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I was told that the reform would not be granted; yet now the statement is that the inquiry is proceeding. I think—

* MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member is now expressing his opinions.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I will put a further question down next week.