§ 13. Sir John Mellorasked the Minister of Information what communications are now permitted to pass uncensored from the United Kingdom to Eire.
§ The Minister of Information (Mr. Brendan Bracken)All communications other than diplomatic communications passing between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Eire are subject to censorship.
§ Sir J. MellorAre not diplomatic communications liable to defeat the purposes of the drastic restrictions upon travel to Ireland?
§ Mr. BrackenThis matter has been most carefully investigated by the security officers of the Government, and they are satisfied about the present arrangements.
§ Mr. ThorneIf a man or woman sends a letter to relatives in Eire, is it censored?
§ Mr. BrackenYes, Sir.
§ Professor SavoryIs not the Eire Government still in diplomatic relationship with the German Government?
§ Mr. SpeakerThat is another question altogether.