HC Deb 27 June 1916 vol 83 c715
16. Mr. G. FABER

asked whether, after the outbreak of War, Trebitsch Lincoln acted as a censor in the War Office; and, if so, when, and for how long, and what duties he performed, and on whose recommendation and on "whose appointment he became a censor?

Mr. TENNANT

Trebitsch Lincoln was employed in the Postal Censorship for about a month, from the 20th August, 1914, to read Hungarian letters. His work was unsatisfactory, and shortly after being reprimanded for annotating letters, he expressed a wish to retire, and his resignation was accepted. As regards the last part, the usual references were aked for and given.

Mr. FABER

Whose references were they?

Mr. TENNANT

They were references from persons who believed in him.

Mr. FABER

Who?

Mr. TENNANT

I cannot say.

Mr. FABER

Does the right hon. Gentleman know?

Mr. TENNANT

No, Sir!

Mr. FABER

If I ask, will the right hon. Gentleman inquire?

Mr. TENNANT

Yes, I will.