HC Deb 22 October 1979 vol 972 c4W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will relax censorship restrictions in cases where they are not necessary in the interests of security.

Mr. Brittan

Censorships of prisoners' mail is directed primarily towards security and good order, but also towards the prevention of crime and the protection of others' rights. We intend to keep censorship to the minimum necessary for these purposes.