§ 23. Mr. LYNCHasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether a censorship is in operation in regard to Australia to such a degree that the OFFICIAL REPORTS of Debates in this House are withheld from those to whom they are addressed in Australia; and whether telegraphic agencies which colour news to suit political purposes are under any kind of control by the Government?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Bonar Law)I have no information to the effect suggested in the first part of the hon. Member's question. All telegrams from this country are subject to censorship here.
§ Mr. LYNCHIf such a state of things did arise as is indicated in the first part of the question would the right hon. Gentleman know of it?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is purely a hypothetical question.