§ 4. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that the regulations at present governing the censorship of men's letters on distant stations is causing dissatisfaction, owing to the appointment on the censorship committee of individuals residing when at home in the same towns as the writters of the letters; and can he see his way to have these letters censored either by commissioned officers attached to the ship on which the letters are posted or, better still, to have them censored on arrival in this country?
§ Dr. MACNAMARASo far as I am aware, no such case of dissatisfaction has been brought to the attention of the Admiralty. The regulations provide that in every ship an officer—who should be a commissioned officer if possible—is to be detailed to carry out the duties of censor.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEIf I bring cases to his notice will the right hon. Gentleman have inquiries made?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI think complaints should go through the usual channel of the commanding officer.