Sir L. HARMSWORTHasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware of the inconvenience caused by the present postal service of Melness and district (Sutherland); and when he proposes to restore this to at least its pre-war efficiency?
§ Mr. PEASEThe pre-war frequency of the service on the route between Lairg and Tongue was restored on the 28th of July, and will be maintained, at any rate, until the end of September. The question of restoring the frequency of the service between Tongue and Melness is under consideration.
Sir L. HARMSWORTHasked the Postmaster-General (1) when it is proposed to restore the pre-war postal arrangements between Wick and Berriedale;
(2) When it is hoped to restore the prewar daily post to Aukengill, Caithness?
§ Mr. PEASEThe pre-war frequency of delivery at Aukengill, Caithness, and in the district between Wick and Berriedale was restored on the 21st July.
Sir L. HARMSWORTHasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that dissatisfaction exists, and has existed for a considerable time, with the postal arrangements in Lochinver from Lairg; whether the Lochinver Motor Company have offered to enter into a contract for the daily conveyance of His Majesty's mails from Invershin to Lochinver at the pre-war rate of payment; and, if so, what reasons exist for his refusal to enter into an engagement with this motor company?
§ Mr. PEASEThe pre-war frequency of the service between Lairg and Lochinver2436W was restored on the 28th July, and will be maintained at any rate until the end of September, when the contracts for this and other road services in the Lairg district will expire. Tenders are about to be invited for fresh contracts for the performance of the services after that date, and any offer from the Lochinver Motor Company will be duly considered.