§ 15. Mr. ORMSBY-GOREasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any of the Crown Colonies or Protectorates have adopted the proposals of the recent Postal Union Conference at Madrid with regard to increases of the international postage rates; whether it is proposed to make any alterations in the present postage rates between the Crown Colonies and Great Britain and foreign countries, respectively; and, if so, what alterations and when?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLPending the consideration by His Majesty's Government of the increased rates proposed by the Postal Union Conference, no communication has been addressed to the Colonies and Protectorates, and no decision has been arrived at in regard to any alteration in the rates affecting them.