§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILLTo ask the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that appeals for an improved postal service in the district of Ballyshannon and Bundoran have been frequently addressed to the postal authorities by the residents and visitors; and whether, in view of the increased postal traffic due to the large military camp at Finner, near both towns, and the number of visitors at Bundoran, it is proposed to take any steps to provide an improved service, having regard to the fact that letters by the morning post are not delivered at Ballyshannon till after 9 a.m., and not delivered at Bundoran till a later hour, and that the last hour for posting letters to Dublin at Ballyshannon is 7. 30 p.m., and at Bundoran an earlier hour.
(Answered by Lord Stanley.) The postal arrangements in this district received careful consideration a few months ago, when it was found that the cost of the existing services was so high in proportion to the amount of correspondence as to preclude further expenditure on their improvement. I have no reason to suppose that there has been any material alteration in the circumstances, but I will make further inquiry, and communicate with the hon. Member.