§ 77. General McCALMONTasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether the delay in telegraphic communication from Ireland is due to censorship; and, if so, whether he will take steps to expedite the work in the Censor's offices?
§ Mr. SAMUELSI am informed by the Press Censor that only Press telegrams are submitted to his office, and that there is no more delay than is absolutely necessary in dealing with such telegrams.
§ General McCALMONTDo we understand that ordinary telegrams are not liable to censorship, and, if so, can the right hon. Gentleman account for the extraordinary delay which occurs to telegrams from Ireland?
§ Mr. SAMUELSThe hon. and gallant Gentleman should refer to the Postmaster-General.
§ Colonel YATEAre Press telegrams between England and Scotland submitted in a similar manner to the censorship?
§ Mr. SPEAKERWe are dealing with Ireland.
§ Mr. SAMUELSThe hon. and gallant Member should ask the Secretary for Scotland.