§ Sir JOHN DEWARasked the Postmaster-General whether he contemplates the closing of the telegraph office at 400W Lochavich, in the parish of Kilchrenen, in Argyllshire; and, if so, whether he proposes to withdraw the service from this parish solely on the ground that the service is not a remunerative one, without regard to the necessities of the district and the poverty of the people?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe conditions upon which the telegraph service to Lochavich. Argyllshire, can be continued are now under consideration, and I will acquaint my hon. Friend with the result of the inquiry as soon as possible.