HC Deb 16 June 1920 vol 130 cc1293-4W
Mr. M'GUFFIN

asked the Postmaster-General whether he has considered the grave situation which exists in Ireland in respect of the postal service by reason of the secret and subtle interference of Sinn Fein; to what extent it has and is interfering with the secrecy and security of Irish mails; and whether arrangements are being made to prevent further abuse of this important public service?

Mr. ILLINGWORTH

If the hon. Member is in possession of any evidence that letters are being opened in the post in Ireland by Post Office servants contrary to their duty, I should be glad if he would communicate it to me. As I have already stated in reply to the hon. and gallant Member for the Tavistock Division of Devonshire (Lieut.-Commander Williams), I have no such evidence.