HC Deb 30 July 1912 vol 41 cc1830-1
26. MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whose suggestion it was that the Post Office in the Union of South Africa should be under central control; if this policy was approved by the Cabinet; and whether it has been a success?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Harcourt)

The policy in question was embodied in the South Africa Act. I have not heard that it is unsuccessful.

27. MARQUESS Of TULLIBARDINE

asked if there is any proposal to remove the control of the Postal Service in Australia or Canada from the hands of the central authorities and to put it back into the hands of the various local governments?

Mr. HARCOURT

I am not aware of such a proposal.