§ Mr. F. ROBERTSasked the Postmaster-General whether it is proposed to increase the minimum charge for express service by 100 per cent.; whether this increase is pure taxation; and whether, in the interests of the business community, he will reconsider his decision?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThe mileage charged for express delivery was raised, from 3d. to 6d. on the 1st of June in order to make the service self-supporting. I see no present prospect of any reduction of cost.