§ Sir W. Smilesasked the Postmaster-General if he will consider the reduction or abolition of postage on parcels of food sent to distressed people in Germany; and if his attention has been drawn to the complaints from Banbridge, Co. Down, at a postal charge of 3s. 9d. per parcel on the 50 or more parcels a month sent from that district.
§ Mr. Wilfred PalingThe postage charges on gift parcels for Germany are based on the costs of the service, and notwithstanding the complaints from Banbridge, I regret no reduction is possible.