§ Mr. F. MEEHANasked the Postmaster-General whether he has received a memorial from the inhabitants of the town of Drumshambo and district asking for the restoration of the mid-day outgoing and afternoon incoming mails in that town; and whether, having regard to the inconvenience and disadvantage caused to the professional and business people of that locality, and that there is practically no saving effected by the change, he will grant the usual collections and deliveries?
§ Mr. J. PEASESimilar restrictions of postal facilities have been carried out at other places of not less importance than Drumshambo, in pursuance of a general policy of economy. Although the saving in any particular case may not be large, the aggregate saving effected is very substantial; and, while I regret the necessity for curtailing postal facilities, I can find no grounds for treating Drumshambo exceptionally.