§ Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Postmaster-General whether he has received a memorial from the residents of Banbridge, county Down, including manufacturers, merchants, magistrates, and clergymen of all denominations asking for the reinstatement of the sub-postmistress of Church Square, Banbridge; and whether, in view of local opinion on the subject, his decision will be reconsidered?
§ Mr. PEASEMy right hon. Friend has received the memorial in question, but for the reasons already explained to the memorialists he regrets he could not comply with it.