HC Deb 03 June 1918 vol 106 cc1231-2
55. Mr. HOLT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will place all illustrated posters issued by any propaganda or War Aims Department and paid for out of public money on exhibition in the Tea Boom, or other place accessible to Members of this House, so that they can form an opinion as to the propriety of these posters?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not think the proposal in the question is necessary or desirable.

Mr. HOLT

Is the right hon. Gentle man aware that some of them are of a most disgraceful character?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have not seen them, but I should be reluctant to accept my hon. Friend's description of them until I have seen them.

Mr. HOLT

If that is so, why should they not be exposed in the Tea Boom, and let us decide for ourselves whether they are disgraceful or not?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I think the Tea Room would soon get very full.