§ Mr. Hall-Caineasked the Postmaster-General whether, in connection with the inauguaration of the new Empire air mail scheme during the current year, any steps will be taken to increase the provision of boxes in which air mail letters may be posted?
§ Major TryonNo, Sir. Air mail boxes are provided in order to keep separate from other letters correspondence marked for air transmission and prepaid with an air mail surcharge. Letters and postcards that come within the scope of the Empire Air Mail scheme will, however, be carried by air, without surcharge or special marking; and no advantage will result from posting such letters or postcards in air mail boxes.