asked the Postmaster-General whether the Post Office Advisory Council is still in existence; if so, who arc the members of it and when it met last; and what questions have been remitted to it?

The Post Office Advisory Council has been re-appointed. The members are:Sir C. C. Barrie, K.B.E.Mr. J. Cairns.Lieut.-Colonel Sir A. Churchman, Baronet.Colonel Sir G. Courthope, Baronet, M.C., M.P.Mr. C. T. Cramp.The Right, Hon. Lord Daryngton.Mr. R. Holland Martin, C.B.The Right Hon. Lord Luke, K.B.E.Sir S. Machin, J.P.Sir E. Manville, M.I.E.E.Lieut.-Colonel Rouse Orlebar.Mr. W. Smithers, M.P.The last meeting was held on 19th March last. The proceedings of the council are confidential.