§ 49. Sir ELLIS HUME-WILLIAMSasked the Prime Minister whether, since the abolition of the Ministry of Information, propaganda work in foreign countries is still being carried on, and, if so, by what Department; whether he is aware that In North and South America German propaganda work is now being carried on with, if possible, more energy than during the War; and whether he can state what steps are being taken by England to counteract this attempt by Germany to capture post-war trade?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Propaganda in foreign countries is undertaken by the Foreign Office.
As to the rest of the question, I am aware of the activities referred to, though I am not sure that I should agree with the hon. Member's description of them as conducted with even more energy than during the period of hostilities. They have not escaped the notice of the Government, 585 and I would refer my hon. Friend to my replies to the hon. Member for Islington (S.) on 27th February, and the hon. Member for Acton on 6th March.
§ Mr. HIGHAMAre we to understand that the Ministry of Information no longer exists?