§ Mr. HENNIKER HEATONasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that a telegram of 12 words can be sent from any part of England or the Channel Islands to Leckhampton Hill, Cheltenham, 101W which is three miles from the post office, for 6d., but that the charge for an express letter conveyed by the same telegraph messenger is 9d. for three miles from the post office, though the post office is in the latter case saved the expense of telegraph clerks and line construction and maintenance; and will he make some attempt to rectify this inequality?
§ Mr. BUXTONI am prepared to accept my hon. Friend's statement as to the situation of Leckhampton Hill. As he is doubtless aware, the charge of sixpence, which includes free delivery, involves a considerable loss on each telegram sent to Leckhampton Hill. I am not prepared to add to the unremunerative services performed in connection with that place by reducing the rates on express letters delivered there.