asked the Post-master-General whether he is aware that sailors serving on His Majesty's ships both in home waters and abroad are charged 1d. per ounce on letters sent by them; and whether, considering that soldiers serving abroad are rightly allowed to send their letters post free, he will take steps to grant free postage on letters sent by sailors afloat in order that both branches of the Service may receive similar treatment?

It has been decided that sailors serving on His Majesty's ships other than ships permanently stationed in a port shall be allowed to send letters up to 4 oz. in weight without charge, provided they are included in the ship's mail.