§ 15. Mr. Gallacherasked the Minister of Information why a ban has been placed upon the re-export from this country of the "Moscow News," a newspaper printed and published in Moscow, and devoted almost entirely to news of events in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, in view of the repeated declarations of His Majesty's Ministers that a friendly accord is being sought with the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?
Mr. CooperIn view of the facts stated in the Question, it does not seem likely that the ban on the re-export of "Moscow News" from Great Britain is likely to affect our relations with the Soviet Government. But it is possible that the export from this country of publications of this nature might prejudice our relations with other countries.
§ Mr. GallacherIn view of the fact that the publication referred to goes from Moscow to other countries, why should there be a ban on the export of a copy or so from this country?
§ Mr. Henry StraussAre all English newspapers allowed to circulate freely in Russia?