§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Postmaster-General why letters sent to men serving in the Royal Navy are charged at a different rate according to whether the men are at sea or stationed at depots and harbour ships; and if he can see his way to placing all men serving in the Fleet on the same equality in respect of postage wherever they may be serving?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThis question was fully considered in consultation with the Admiralty when the general postage rates were revised, and it was found that practical difficulties stood in the way of extending any concession to sailors not serving in His Majesty's ships or transports on active service at sea. Sailors serving on shore in this country or on ships permanently at home ports are in the same position as soldiers on home service.