§ 65. Sir ROBERT HAMILTONasked the Postmaser-General whether, having regard to the removal of the embargo on coastwise bunkers, he can now state when the full mail service to Orkney and Shetland will be resumed; and whether it is intended to revise the terms of the Serabster, Scapa, and Stromness mail contract?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe full normal winter services to Orkney and Shetland will be resumed next week. I do not think there is any occasion for disturbing the existing arrangements for the conveyance of mails between Serabster, Scapa and Stromness.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that it is desirable that the existing contract should be overhauled?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI think I cart hardly discuss the matter by question and answer, but I shall be very glad to talk to my hon. Friend about it.