§ 43. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Postmaster-General if he would be prepared to consider suggestions for the introduction of an additional class of telegrams, known as post or deferred telegrams, such telegrams to be charged at half the rate of ordinary telegrams, to be sent through when the line is clear and to be delivered by postmen on their customary rounds; if his consideration of a scheme of this kind has already been invited; and, if so, what reasons were advanced for the non-adoption of this or some similar scheme?
§ Mr. PEASEThere is already a class of post or deferred telegrams known as night telegraph letters which can be sent between any two telegraph offices which are open always, for delivery by first post the next morning. The rate is 1d. for every 1080 three words, with a minimum of 1s. The use made of the service is very small, and there is no indication of any demand for its extension. In view of the comparatively short time occupied in the course of post in this country, there seems to be little opening for any deferred service of the kind suggested by the hon. and gallant Member, but I will have the question re-examined.