HC Deb 30 July 1940 vol 363 c1153
39. Sir Robert Tasker

asked the Secretary of State for War why letters written by soldiers in Ireland are opened by examiners, and are letters sent to soldiers in Ireland opened and examined?

Mr. Eden

Letters written by soldiers in Ireland are subjected to examination in the interests of security. All mail between Great Britain and Ireland, including letters written to soldiers in Ireland, is subject to censorship.

Sir R. Tasker

Are letters written by soldiers in England, Scotland and Wales opened and examined?

Mr. Eden

There is a censorship overseas, but not within these islands.