§ 28. Mr. STANIERasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the fact that a more suitable site for the new post office at Wellington, Salop, could be bought opposite the Charlton Hotel, in Wellington; and, as this is a site central and suitable, will he take this site into consideration for the new post office?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe site in Walker Street for the proposed new post office at Wellington, Salop, was agreed to be purchased some months ago, and I regret it is too late to consider the question of acquiring any other site.
§ Mr. STANIERHas the right hon. Gentleman had any representations in regard to the great inconvenience to the rural dwellers?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe next question will deal with that.
§ 29. Mr. BRIDGEMANasked the Postmaster-General what steps were taken to ascertain the wishes of the inhabitants of Wellington, Salop, before deciding to erect a new post office, and if he has received any representations that there is a desire to retain the use of the old office for telegraph or other purposes; and what he proposes to do in the matter?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe representations made by the urban district council were fully considered before the site in Walker Street, Wellington, Salop, was acquired. I have received a letter dated 29th May urging the retention of an office in the vicinity of the present site after the new premises have been occupied, and I will carefully consider the suggestion.