§ Mr. FIELDasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention had been called to complaints regarding excessive delay on telegrams; whether this is due to lack of a sufficient telegraph staff in the Dublin office; and, if so, whether he will take steps to authorise an increase in the establishment of that office?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELMy attention has been drawn to cases of delay of telegrams, and I am investigating them. I understand that, on the day when the delay was most serious, the wires were working badly, and a mass of press work was handed in without notice. As at present advised, I see no reason to suppose that increased staff is necessary.