§ 25. Mr. HAYESasked the Postmaster-General when it is proposed to re-introduce penny postage in this country and throughout the Empire?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson)I regret that I am not in a position to make any forecast on the subject.
§ Mr. SHORTCan the Postmaster-General say whether this question was considered at the Imperial Conference?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI must have notice of that.
§ Commander BELLAIRSThe right hon. Gentleman throughout his speech was very ambiguous, because he said that. it was relegated to the dim background of the future.
§ Mr. J. H. THOMASHas the right hon. Gentleman any objection to saying whether this matter was the subject of discussion at the imperial Conference?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONNone whatever, but I must have notice.