HC Deb 02 April 1908 vol 187 c669
MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

I beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is intended to send a mail in the course of this year to Tristan da Cunha, and when the last mail was sent.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. RUNCIMAN,; for Mr. CHURCHILL) Dewsbury

I cannot say when the next mail will be despatched. The last mail left the Cape in February of last year. A ship left the Cape on 29th February last for Tristan and inquiry was made in January with regard to this ship, but the information was not received in time to despatch mails from this country.

MAJOR ANSTRUTEIER-GRAY

Is the House to understand that the despatch of mails to and from this island is entirely guided by chance?

MR. RUNCIMAN

I believe the despatch is distinctly irregular.