HC Deb 25 March 1929 vol 226 cc2047-8
15. Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has received the Report from Gibraltar as to the action of the Colonial Secretary and Chief of Police confiscating the newspaper "Hojas Libres"?

Mr. AMERY

No, Sir. There has not yet been time for me to receive a report on the subject.

Mr. KELLY

Will the Colonial Secretary press for a report on this matter as the suppression of this paper is not to the advantage of this country?

Mr. AMERY

I communicated with the Governor as soon as the hon. Member gave notice of his question.

Mr. KELLY

By telegram or by letter?

Mr. AMERY

I think it was by telegram.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Was this paper a pro-Government or an anti-Government paper?