§ MR. MACARTNEY (Antrim, S.)To ask the Postmaster General whether his attention has been called to the time which elapses between the arrival of the English mail at the General Post Office, Belfast, and the despatch of the letters therefrom for delivery; and whether any steps can be taken to mitigate the inconvenience caused to the public by such delay, especially on Saturdays.
(Answered by Mr. Austen Chamberlain.) This matter was already engaging the, attention of the responsible officers, and proposals are being prepared for a revision of the outdoor staff, with the view of expediting the delivery as much as possible. The delay in commencing the delivery is frequently due to the late arrival of the mails at Belfast.