HC Deb 17 March 1919 vol 113 c1756W
Mr. WASON

asked the Postmaster-General what provision is being made for the delivery of mails at Fair Isle, Shetland; and whether he is aware that the islanders complain that they can obtain no information as to what will be done to replace the Admiralty drifter service now withdrawn?

Mr. ILLINGWORTH

The local officers of the post office are doing their best to arrange a mail service to Fair Island to replace the Admiralty drifter service, which was withdrawn on the 25th February. A sailing boat was to have made a trip from Sunburgh to Fair Island on 12th March, but was prevented by stormy weather. The Postmaster of Lerwick has been asked to advise the islanders of what has been arranged