HC Deb 10 May 1905 vol 145 cc1480-1
MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL

I beg to ask the Postmaster-General whether he will explain why parcels addressed in Irish are surcharged to letter post rate by a recent rule of the Post Office; and whether private instructions are issued to Post Office authorities directing that such surcharges be made and that the parcels be delayed as much as possible.

LORD STANLEY

There is no rule such as that which the hon. Member describes, nor have any such instructions been issued.

MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL

If I send the noble Lord definite facts will he take some steps to see that the Post Office officials do not repeat this conduct?

LORD STANLEY

I am glad to hear from the hon. Member, but I may tell him beforehand I know perfectly well the case he will bring forward.

MR. THOMAS O'DONNELL

And I know beforehand that the Answer the noble Lord will give will not be correct.