§ 30. Mr. BOTTOMLEYasked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that open trade postcards are now coming through the post from German firms seeking business from England; and whether such communications are delivered with his authority?
§ The POSTMASTER-GENERAL (Mr. Illingworth)A general licence to trade with Occupied Germany was issued by the Government in February last, and postal communication was accordingly established shortly afterwards. All correspondence is subject to censorship by the military authorities, and any postal packet from Occupied Germany passed by the Censors would be delivered by the Post. Office in ordinary course.