§ 33. Mr. Symondsasked the Secretary of State for War why letters sent by British subjects, resident in this country, to German prisoners of war in camps in this country are subject to censorship.
§ Mr. ShinwellIt is not always possible to determine whether an incoming letter is from a British subject resident in this country and some degree of censorship of incoming prisoner of war mail is necessary for disciplinary and control purposes.
§ Mr. SymondsAs the prisoners now have the use of sterling, can use the ordinary postal facilities and, if necessary, accommodation addresses, is not a continuance of this practice a complete farce?
§ Mr. ShinwellNo, and I would say that that suggestion rather provokes me to suggest further action.