HC Deb 08 December 1978 vol 959 c802W
Mr. Whitehead

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer on whose instructions all overseas mail sent to 26 British publishing houses, including the New English Library, is diverted to Her Majesty's Customs for opening and search unknown to the recipients; when the list was last changed; which names have been added since March 1974; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Robert Sheldon:

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.