§ Colonel YATEasked the Postmaster-General if his attention has been called to the petition submitted by the inhabitants of South Croxton, near Leicester, regarding the hardships that will be inflicted upon them, and especially on the nine soldiers' wives and dependants and ten old age pensioners of the average age of 78 years, who would have to walk nearly six miles every week if the proposed closing of the village post office is carried into effect; and whether, on reconsideration, he will take steps to have the post office continued as at present?
Mr. PIKE PEASEIn accordance with instructions, the head postmaster of the district made inquiry a short time ago as to the necessity for maintaining the post office at South Croxton. He recommended that the office should be continued, and no proposal has been made to the contrary.