§ 55. Major GLYNasked the Lord Privy Seal how many and which Government Departments have publicity, propaganda, or publication Departments which issue, at regular or irregular intervals, notices to the various organs of the Press; what is the cost of these Departments; what use is made, as a rule, of such notices by the newspapers; and whether he will consult with the proprietors of the leading organs of the Press as to whether this newspaper service is of value?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWPropaganda in the usually accepted sense is not carried out departmentally. A number of Departments, however, circulate information on some subjects connected with their Department, such as new regulations, dissemination of technical intelligence and kindred subjects, the cost of which is borne by the Department concerned. Experience has shown that considerable value attaches to this work.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKECould the right hon. Gentleman say how many publications are issued by the Departments?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo, I could not, but I know there are a very large number.