HC Deb 29 July 1937 vol 326 c3286
20. Mr. Day

asked the Home Secretary on how many occasions during the three years ended to the last convenient date the Postmaster-General has been instructed by warrants issued by him to intercept books or other publications; and whether he, in connection with his legal advisers, is considering taking any further action?

Sir S. Hoare

The present system of preventing the transmission of indecent matter through the post is, I believe, working effectively and I have had no reason to consider the taking of any further action.

Mr. Day

How many warrants have been issued during the last 12 months?

Sir S. Hoare

I understand that the number of warrants never has been made public by this or any other Government.