§ 52. Sir E. Bullusasked the Postmaster-General what was the reason for the misrouting and delay of 153 bags of Christmas parcels posted in the Home Counties, London and the South-West for addresses in Newton Abbot, Devon, and 73W Newcastle; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Joseph SlaterThe mails were misrouted by the railway authorities and British Railways are making full inquiry into the circumstances. They, like us, very much regret the delay which arose from these unfortunate mistakes.