40. Mr. Keelinģasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that mail which left this country four months ago is only now being delivered in Australia; and whether he is satisfied that every opportunity of despatching mail by British or Allied merchant and warships is utilised.
§ Captain CrookshankAll the surface mails for Australia despatched last October arrived in December. The mails are despatched by every suitable opportunity.
Mr. KeelinģIs that an answer to the Question about the mails now being delivered? Can I have an answer to that question?
§ Captain CrookshankNo, Sir. If all the mails despatched four months ago were delivered in December, they are not now being delivered.