§ 63. Colonel WOODCOCKasked the Postmaster-General if his attention has been called to a pamphlet entitled "The Post. Office: Its social and economic services"; whether its publication has been authorised by him; and, if not, whether he can state what organisation is responsible for the cost of its production?
§ Viscount WOLMERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and to the remaining parts in the negative.
§ Colonel WOODCOCKIs my Noble Friend aware that this pamphlet has all the appearance of an official publication, that it contains quotations from the Prime Minister, and that all the quotations in it are looked upon as official, whereas really the whole pamphlet is a piece of trade union propaganda?
§ Mr. AMMONDoes not the Noble Lord agree that the pamphlet sets out in very excellent form the work of the Department?
§ Viscount WOLMERI cannot discuss the merits of the pamphlet, but I have read it carefully, and I cannot agree with my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Everton (Colonel Woodcock) that it looks in the least like an official publication.
§ Colonel WOODCOCKWill my Noble Friend answer the last part of the question, as to whether he knows the 346 authority by whom it is published—not the name (if the author, but who supplies the money?
§ Viscount WOLMERI have answered that part of the question; I do not.
§ Major COLFOXWill my Noble Friend consider embarking upon a certain amount of advertising in connection with the Post Office, to enable the general public to realise all the numerous advantages that arise from the work of the Department?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is another question.