§ 1. Mr. Jaggerasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will inquire what arrangements exist for the operation of a Press censorship in the Dominions; and whether matter sent from this country to the Dominions and from the Dominions to this country has to be censored at both ends or only at one end, and in the latter case at which end?
§ The Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Mr. Eden)As regards Press matter sent from this country, the present practice is that both telegraphic and postal matter are examined at this end. There is not at present any censorship in this country of Press matter received from the Dominions, either by cable or by mail, though I understand that telegrams received by Press agencies, if connected with the war, are submitted for censorship before being issued by the agencies to their clients. The question of arrangements for dealing with Press matter in the Dominions is one for the respective Dominion Governments. It would not be possible for me to make any public statement as to their respective practice without prior consultation with each of the Governments concerned.
§ Mr. JaggerMay we take it that every effort is made to avoid delay at this end?
§ Mr. EdenYes, Sir. The hon. Gentleman can take it so, and it has been the subject of informal consultation between ourselves and His Majesty's Government in the Dominions.