HC Deb 13 January 1913 vol 46 cc1703-4W

asked the Postmaster-General whether he can explain why the mails have several times recently been carried past Queenstown; and whether he has received any representations respecting the delay so caused?

Captain NORTON

I find that the steamers "Celtic," "Cedric," and "Baltic," sailing from New York on the 5th, 12th and 19th of last month, and the "Arabic," sailing from Boston on the 17th, were unable through stress of weather to make the usual call at Queens-town; while the "Campania," sailing from New York on the 31st, which did attempt a call at Queenstown, was prevented by adverse weather from landing any mails. I have received no representations on the subject.