§ Mr. EDWARD WOODasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the fact that damage was caused to a registered parcel, containing 61W violin bows, sent from Leeds by Mr. L. P. Balmforth on 28th October last; and whether, in view of the fact that the bows were packed in such a way as to afford every reasonable protection against the ordinary risks of transit, he can see his way to grant compensation for the damage sustained?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELI have had before me reports dealing with Mr. Balmforth's claim. I cannot accept the view that the violin bows were adequately protected against the ordinary risks of transit, and I am unable therefore to grant compensation.