HC Deb 24 May 1909 vol 5 c836
Captain CRAIG

asked the Postmaster-General if he has received a petition from the inhabitants of Collinstown against the proposal to place the new post office a quarter of a mile outside the town; if he is aware that these premises have lately been used for keeping pigs in, and that there is no footpath in front of the house; and whether, in view of the inconvenience of this site to the majority of the inhabitants, he will say what action he proposes to take?

Mr. BUXTON

I have received a petition from residents of Collinstown and neighbourhood on the subject of the premises proposed for the post office. The matter is not definitely settled, and it now seems possible that other premises may be available.

Captain CRAIG

May I ask whether if, on one occasion, the premises were not a pig-stye, they were used as a place to keep pigs?

Mr. BUXTON

They were not going to be used as a pig-stye. I think the obtaining of accommodation was a question of difficulty.

Captain CRAIG

And you have selected a pig-stye?

Mr. BUXTON

My impression is that they were not going to be used as a pig-stye. At any rate they are not going to be occupied as a pig-stye.