§ Mr. LINDSAYasked the Postmaster-General if he is aware that there has only been one delivery of letters in certain large areas of county Mayo since 28th November; if this state of things is owing to the refusal of the owners of the mail motor vans to apply for permits; if these owners are under any contracts with the Post Office; and, if so, will he take steps to enforce such contracts?
§ Mr. PEASEOnly one case of difficulty in providing for a mail service in consequence of refusal to comply with the Motor Permit Order has been brought to my notice, namely, the motor mail service between Ballina and Belmullet. I understand that it was not the contractor but his drivers who refused to comply with the Order. Endeavour will be made to maintain the authorised service by other means if necessary.