HC Deb 16 July 1918 vol 108 cc871-2
7. Mr. GEORGE LAMBERT

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if the Military Censor prevents information from being published in the Press of this country of action by British troops in Russia which is published in the Russian Press, and thereby accessible to the enemy?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir G. Cave)

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. Telegrams relating to military operations, wherever they take place, are dealt with in accordance with the advice of the military authorities. The Press Bureau cannot, of course, be responsible for statements contained in the Russian Press, some of which are believed to be of enemy origin.

Mr. LAMBERT

Will the Press of this country be permitted to publish information that is published in the Russian Press?

Sir G. CAVE

Of course, a telegram must be dealt with when it arrives. The Press Bureau then take the advice of the military authorities when the telegram relates to military matters.

Mr. LAMBERT

Is there any reason why information published in Russia should not be known in this country?

Sir G. CAVE

Much of the information published in Russia is untrue.