§ 38. Colonel APPLINasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the loitering of telegraph boys when delivering messages; and whether, as a check to this delay, he will consider issuing red arm-bands to be worn by all telegraph boys when actually carrying a message?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL - THOMSONArrangements are in force for the supervision of telegraph messengers so as to prevent loitering, and they usually prove effective. If my hon. and gallant Friend has any specific instances of loitering in mind I will be happy to investigate them on receipt of particulars. Post Office messengers regularly employed wear a distinctive uniform, and I do not think that a red arm-hand in addition would be any more effective in preventing loitering while a telegram was being actually carried.
§ Mr. AMMONIs it not the fact that the distances are measured and the boys timed out and in, so as to keep a check on loitering?