§ 81. Mr. FELLasked the Postmaster-General if he intends to support the proposal put forward for a reduction in the charge for Continental letters to 1½d. for half an ounce; and if such a reduction is supported only as a temporary makeshift pending a reduction to 1d.?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEVarious proposals for the alteration of the international postage rates will be considered at Madrid. I am not yet in a position to announce what instructions will be given to the British Delegates.