§ MR. FLYNN (Cork, N.)To ask the Postmaster-General, in reference to the complaints concerning irregular delivery of mails at Rockchapel, county Cork, whether the postal authorities are aware that on 31st ultimo the mails were one hour and ten minutes late, and on the 1st instant one hour and thirty-five minutes late; and whether steps will be taken to ensure punctual delivery in future.
(Answered by MR. Sydney Buxton.) On the 31st ultimo the mails were forty minutes late in reaching Rockchapel, the delay being caused partly by the late arrival of the train at Abbeyfeals, and partly by an accident to the post-man's bicycle. On the 1st instant the delay was one hour and twenty minutes, and was due to the work on that occasion being exceptionally heavy. The hon. Member may be assured that I will take steps to secure as far as possible the punctuality of the service to Rockchapel.