§ 12. Mrs. Tateasked the Minister of Information whether he is satisfied that the censorship department has effectively prevented all trading with the enemy by British nationals and residents; and whether he will consider again placing the department under the control of the military authorities?
Mr. CooperThe postal and telegraph censorship department is only part of the system for the prevention of trading with the enemy by British nationals and residents. I am satisfied that its function has been effectively performed. The reasons which led to the transfer of the control of the postal and telegraph censorship department from the War Office are still valid. The answer to the second part of the Question is, therefore, in the negative.
§ Mr. MathersHow many aliens are employed in this department?