§ MR. BELLAIRSTo ask the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the post office at Gibraltar closes at 6 o'clock for money and postal orders; and whether the time can be extended in order to benefit the numerous sailors and others who may not go on shore until after 6 o'clock.
376 (Answered by Mr. Churchill.) The Gibraltar post office closes to the general public for money order and postal order business at 6 p.m., but the time has been extended to 6.30 p.m. for the special purpose of meeting the convenience of the Navy. No application has been made locally for any further extension of the hours, and I understand that arrangements made on board His Majesty's ships afford facilities which render the Fleet to some extent independent of the post office.