HC Deb 01 June 1916 vol 82 c2878
1. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether there has been instituted of late with regard to news to America or from America a more stringent censorship; and whether, taking into account the sensitiveness of American public opinion and the importance of American good will, he can advise a relaxation of the censorship?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir E. Grey)

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The considerations put forward in the second part do not therefore arise.

Mr. LYNCH

May I briefly mention that the right hon. Gentleman in an answer in this very House—

Mr. SPEAKER

That is a matter for debate.