Mr. ALFRED DAVIESasked the Postmaster-General whether it is the practice of the Department to open parcels of books and pamphlets transmitted through the post; if so, will he state the reason for this action; whether he is aware that every parcel of literature posted during the past year to the Literature Secretary of the Greenwich Labour party has been torn open before delivery; and whether he will make inquiry into this matter.
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHThere is no such practice. If the covers of the parcels referred to are sent to me, I will have inquiry made.