I am informed that no searches have been made by the Maltese police in the local Labour party clubs or offices, but on the 18th of March the police searched the private houses of certain members of the Labour party in connection with subversive literature which was being introduced into the Island. Among these was the secretary of the party whose private residence and business office were searched. A considerable quantity of subversive literature and correspondence was seized; and it has been produced in court in proceedings which have been taken against the secretary and certain others. The case is still pending.