§ Major TRYONasked the Postmaster-General if his attention has been called to the serious delay which occurred recently in the despatch of letters to India from the South Coast of England; how many days were lost; and will he take the necessary steps to avoid similar delays in the future?
§ Mr. H. B. LEES-SMITHThere is no reason to think that the particular case of delay of three letters for India to which I understand the right hon. Member refers was other than an isolated one. I am having further inquiry made and will write to him as early as possible.