The Bishop of Londonhad some time since moved for the correspondence which had taken place between the Lords of the Treasury and certain individuals, relative to the delivery of letters on Sundays in the metropolis. On that subject a great degree of interest was felt, and he was anxious to receive seine information with 207 respect to it. A memorial, signed by 1,600 solicitors of London, against a Sunday delivery of letters, had been sent to the Lords of the Treasury, and he wished to know whether her Majesty's Government had yet made up their minds as to what they intended to do on this subject? To the memorial of 1,600 solicitors of London no answer had been returned; and in consequence, another meeting had been held on the 5th of this month, at which it was resolved to press Her Majesty's Ministers still further and more warmly on this point. He should, therefore, ask the noble Viscount what the intention of the Government was, and whether such a project was under consideration?
§ Viscount Melbournesaid, the plan referred to by the right rev. Prelate had never been entertained, and could not, therefore, be under consideration.
The Bishop of Londonsaid, it would give great satisfaction to a large number of individuals if they were assured that no apprehension need be entertained that such a plan would be adopted.
§ Viscount Melbournerepeated, that no such plan was intended to be acted on.