§ 15. Colonel Sir NORTON GRIFFITHSasked the Chief Secretary if, in view of the great inconvenience caused to travellers between this country and Ireland by the recent changes in the sailings, he will take the necessary steps for the normal service to be resumed?
§ Sir L. CHIOZZA MONEYI have been asked to reply to this question. I am informed that the recent changes in the times of sailings of the Kingstown-Holy-head Mail boats were made by the owners themselves, with the concurrence of the General Post Office. The Shipping Controller, and I understand the Admiralty also, have no objection to the resumption of the normal sailings if the other parties concerned consider it desirable.
§ Mr. FIELDWhen will the normal course of things be restored? Is the hon. Gentleman aware that at present passengers are detained at half-past five in the morning, when no other travelling facilities are available?
§ Sir L. CHIOZZA MONEYAs I tried to explain, this is not a matter for the Ministry of Shipping, but for the owners themselves, with the concurrence of the Postmaster-General.
§ Mr. FIELDIs the hon. Gentleman aware that we have been referred to the Shipping Department to have the matter settled?
§ Sir L. CHIOZZA MONEYThis is not a matter for the Ministry of Shipping. An alteration will, I understand, be made as soon as possible.
§ Sir NORTON GRIFFITHSWill the hon. Gentleman make representations in the proper quarters, with a view to improving existing conditions?
§ Sir L. CHIOZZA MONEYCertainly.