§ MR. O'KELLY (Mayo, N.)I beg to ask the Postmaster-General if, in view of the fact that in February, 1904, after due inquiry, it was decided to increase the staff in Ballina, county Mayo, post office by six male sorting clerks and telegraphists, and that this decision his not yet been acted upon, he will state the cause of delay; and if he can say when it is proposed to make the necessary additions to the Ballina staff.
LORD STANLEYThe hon. Member appears to be under a misapprehension. Proposals for changes in the staff at the Ballina office are under consideration, but there is no question of increasing the number of male sorting clerks and telegraphists by as many as six. I hope that a decision will be arrived at shortly.