§ 48. Major HORE-BELISHAasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the constitutional and public importance of the matter, he will state the grounds upon which he has come to the decision that in future no Cabinet Minister shall contribute articles to the Press?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIn my view, and I am sure in the view of the House, the grounds are obvious.
Captain BENNIs it a fact, as stated in the Press, that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is about to publish a book?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have not seen the statement.
§ Major HORE-BELISHADoes the decision extend to the publication of books or the painting of pictures by Cabinet Ministers?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe hon. and gallant Member will recollect that "journalism" is the word used, and he can form his own conclusion.