51. Mr. ERSKINEasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that recent mails for Kenya Colony have been diverted via Bombay, thereby causing much inconvenience in East Africa; and will he inquire into the matter and ascertain the reason for this diversion?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Sir William Mitchell-Thomson)The mails for Kenya Colony to which my hon. Friend refers were over-carried to Bombay through a mistake on the part of the steamship company concerned. The matter has already been the subject of full inquiry; and I trust that the steps which have been taken will prevent any similar occurrence in future.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONIs there any penalty required from the steamship company in such a case?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI should require notice of that question.