some extent by the municipalities and over which the Government exercised some control. CAPTAIN COOKE said that the position, as he appreciated it, was that the Press in this country was free to publish what it liked provided no infringement of the Official Secrets Act occurred. He enquired as to the operation of "D" Notices. GROUP CAPTAIN BUSS said that the "D" Notice, issued by the Service Departments, operated mainly to prevent the publishing of news which was undesirable in the public interest.