§ MR. DELANYI beg to ask the Postmaster-General is he aware that a complaint was made a considerable time ago by the staff at the Kingbridge telegraph office, Dublin, with regard to the absence of facilities for obtaining meals while doing duty there; is he aware that under the present arrangement the men are compelled to visit neighbouring public houses to procure food; and can he say why no answer has been given by the controller of the Dublin telegraph office to a petition on this subject, and will he take immediate steps to improve this condition of affairs.
§ MR. SYDNEY BUXTONTwo years ago the Post Office telegraphists employed in the telegraph office at Kingbridge Railway Station were allowed to use the dining room provided by the Great Southern and Western Railway Company for their staff. At the end of last year, however, the company withdrew the privilege, and as the result of the petition which was received endeavours were made to induce the company to reconsider their decision. I propose to communicate further with the company on the subject.