HC Deb 12 July 1916 vol 84 c337
91. Mr. C. WASON

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he is aware of the inconvenience to which the county of Orkney and the burghs of Stromness and Kirkwall are subjected to by the action of the contractors to the Post Office; and if he will state the exact terms under which the abridged mail service is now carried on?

Mr. PEASE

I am aware that some inconvenience must be caused by the action referred to. No definite terms in regard to the abridged service have been yet settled. The company are asking for the full subsidy which was previously fixed for the six-day a week service.

Mr. WASON

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that at a large public meeting it was unanimously resolved that the Post Office should be asked to call for tenders from another company; will he take that fact into due consideration?

Mr. PEASE

Yes, Sir, I am considering the matter. I am writing to my hon. Friend rather fully in connection with the whole of this matter.