§ 26. Sir David Robertsonasked the Postmaster-General why his Department is using the Polish vessel s.s. "Batory" for the conveyance of export parcels to North America, in view of the delays which occur in New York while the vessel's cargo is being examined.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsI understand from the U.S. Post Office that mails sent from this country to the United States by the motor vessel "Batory" are subject to delay of not more than four hours on average. I am. however, looking into the specific case about which the hon. Member has written to me, and I will write to him as soon as possible.
§ Sir D. RobertsonIs that not somewhat astonishing in view of the notorious publicity which this vessel has received and the well-known fact that her cargo is suspect and is gone through with a fine tooth-comb every time the ship goes into New York; and does not the Minister acknowledge that I have given him evidence in writing on this subject?
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsPerhaps the hon. Gentleman would allow me to examine the evidence first, and have the observations of the United States Post Office on it.