HC Deb 02 May 1938 vol 335 cc510-1
61. Mr. Kennedy

asked the Home Secretary whether he has considered the resolution of the Scottish Daily Newspaper Society sent to him expressing concern at the recent prosecution and conviction of a journalist for refusal to disclose to the police authorities the source of published information regarding the contents of a police document; and whether he will consider the desirability of introducing legislation to secure the freedom of journalists and the Press against such prosecution?

Mr. Lloyd

My right hon. Friend has seen the resolution referred to, but he is not in a position to add anything to the reply which he gave to the hon. Member for Dundee (Mr. Foot) on 28th April.