§ 60. Mr. FIELDasked the Postmaster-General at what stage the negotiations now stand with regard to the rebuilding of the General Post Office at Dublin; what is the cause of the delay in commencing the work, in view of the fact that so many other buildings in the neighbourhood are in course of re-erection; is he aware that a site adjoining that of the General Post Office is being built upon; and whether it has been acquired by a private trader in competition against the Department?
§ The POSTMASTER - GENERAL (Mr. Illingworth)I am sorry that I am not in a position at present to supplement the reply which I made to the hon. Member's question of the 19th November last, except to say that I am not aware of competition in respect of the site to which he apparently refers.
§ Mr. FIELDAm I to understand the right hon. Gentleman to say that he will take steps to have this re-built as soon as possible? Because it is causing great dissatisfaction in Dublin.
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThe whole question is very complicated, and I can assure the hon. Member it is being expedited as much as possible. No time is being lost.