§ 56. Mr. DAYasked the Postmaster-General the number of mail bags lost in transit, during the 12 months ended to the last convenient date, due to theft, and the amount of compensation paid by the Post Office in respect of these particular losses; and can he state how many 1593 persons were prosecuted during the same period in connection with these thefts or robberies?
§ Mr. ATTLEEDuring the year 1930, 47 bags were lost in course of transit out of approximately 40 million bags earned by rail alone. The amount of compensation paid in respect of these particular losses was just over £500. During the year 17 persons were prosecuted and convicted on charges in connection with mail robberies.
§ Mr. DAYCan the Postmaster-General say whether the suggestions made by the committee for the protection of mail bags were put into operation?
§ Mr. ATTLEEI must have notice of that question.