§ 20. Mr. HOGGEasked the Postmaster-General whether his attention has been called to the fact that lottery circulars are now being delivered in this country from abroad marked passed by the Censor; and whether, now that all such letters are opened, he can say why the Post Office takes part in this distribution of lottery circulars?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe censorship was established with a view to military exigencies and is not under my control. I think there may be difficulties in adopting my hon. Friend's suggestion, but I will consider it in conjunction with the censorship authorities. The Post Office has no knowledge of the contents of postal packets which have been opened by the Censor.