§ 44. Mr. Footasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware of the anomalies arising from the present law governing the censorship of stage plays; and whether Her Majesty's Government will introduce legislation abolishing such censorship.
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department and Lord Privy Seal (Mr. R. A. Butler)The censorship of plays is not without its difficulties, which I am considering.
§ Mr. EdelmanWill the right hon. Gentleman look again at the unanimous recommendation of a Select Committee of the House in 1909, that the submission of plays to the Lord Chamberlain should be optional and not compulsory?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir. I am fully aware of the findings of that Committee and also many of the difficulties which arise in this matter at present. As I said, I am giving it my close attention.