HC Deb 07 June 1917 vol 94 cc363-4W
General CROFT

asked the Secretary of State for India if his attention has been called to the suppression of the "Kew Bulletin" by the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office; and, if so, whether the India Office was consulted before this journal was suppressed?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I have seen the notification regarding the temporary suspension of the "Kew Bulletin." The answer to the second question is in the negative

General CROFT

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been drawn to the suppression of the "Kew Bulletin" by the Comptroller of His Majesty's Stationery Office; and whether the Colonial Office was consulted before this decision was arrived at?

Mr. LONG

To the first part of the question the answer is in the affirmative; to the second in the negative.