§ MR. FFRENCH (Wexford, S.)I beg to ask the Postmaster-General, whether he is aware that the manufacturing firm of Messrs. Pierce and Company, cycle and machine makers, Wexford, have for many years had the right of a private bag for their letters, on a payment of two guineas per year, but that on renewing the fee this year an increased fee of three guineas was demanded; and whether he will direct that the sum formerly charged be still accepted from this firm.
§ MR. SYDNEY BUXTONIt would seem that owing to some misapprehension a fee of one guinea only has hitherto been charged for the rent of a private box at the Wexford Post Office, whereas the fee ought to have been £2 2s., which with the fee of £1 1s. for private bag makes £3 3s. in all. Messrs. Pierce and Company have for many years had the benefit of the service although they have not paid the full fee; but now that the error has been discovered they must of course be charged the proper fee.