HC Deb 07 August 1940 vol 364 cc238-40W
Mr. Naylor

asked the Minister of Information what steps he proposes to take in order to prevent the circulation of alarmist rumours in the event of an attempted invasion by the enemy to secure that a correct version of what takes place shall reach all sections of the community at the earliest possible moment;

and whether it is his intention, in such circumstances, to circulate the statement or statements through the local information committees as well as through the Press?

Mr. Cooper

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Denbigh (Sir H. Morris-Jones) on 24th July, making it clear that my Department would do all in its power to assist the Press in obtaining early and accurate information. In addition, special notifications may be made to local information committees where this is found to be necessary.