§ Major E. WOODasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been drawn to the dissatisfaction felt by the residents of the district of Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, in regard to the local postal service; and whether, in view of the inconvenience caused by the present arrangements and of the fact that the residents pay the same taxes for postal service as everyone else, he can see his way to make some improved provision?
§ Mr. PEASEApplication has been made for a motor mail service to Pateley Bridge, in place of the present service by horsed vehicle. The alteration would involve a considerable increase of expenditure, and as the morning delivery commences at present at about 8.15 a.m., I do not consider the additional expenditure would be justified.