asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he can state the cause of delay in rebuilding the General Post Office, Dublin; and whether it is intended to commence the work at once?

As I have previously explained to the hon. Member, the whole question is a very complicated one. Progress in negotiations is being made as expeditiously as possible; but it may be assumed that it will be impracticable to -commence building operations during the War.

Is there any hope of commencing these operations within a reasonable time — because there is a good deal of dissatisfaction about it?

It depends how long the War lasts. I do not think it is possible at all to make a commencement while the War lasts.