§ Mr. DOUGLAS HALLasked the Postmaster-General whether he was aware that the "Jersey Morning News" is charged the sum of £3 7s. per week for the cost of keeping open the local telegraph office after the hours of closing, which were normal before the said newspaper was established; whether any similar charge is made to any morning newspaper in Great Britain and Ireland; and whether any press telegrams or other class of traffic are sent over the wires between this country and Jersey during the hours for which the "Jersey Morning News" is charged the said sum of £3 7s. per week other than the press and private telegrams addressed to the "Jersey Morning News" during those house?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe facts are as stated. The Jersey post office is kept open after the usual hours solely for the "Jersey Morning News"; and that newspaper is called upon to pay the cost of the special facilities given to it. Similar charges are made in Great Britain and would be made in Ireland if the facilities were required there. During the time the office is open messages are no doubt received for addresses other than the "Jersey Morning News." but they are not delivered until the normal time for opening the office.