HC Deb 27 March 1928 vol 215 c984
56. Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Postmaster-General which department of the Post Office undertakes the work of Post Office publicity which places before the public the various facilities which the different departments of the Post Office offer; whether a single individual is employed; by whom is the appointment made; and what salary is paid?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

The department controlling the administration of each of the Post Office services is, generally speaking, responsible for publicity, whether through personal canvassing, the distribution of posters and leaflets or by other means. An officer appointed by the Postmaster-General at a salary of £485 per annum is employed for the distribution of information to the Press and for other similar duties.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Will the right hon. Gentleman make a trial of one of the well-known business firms who have undertaken very successful publicity work for several years on behalf of the Government?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

I have considered that point more than once, but I think the present arrangements are probably more effective and economical.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Is it not false economy and does not the right hon. Gentleman realise that for £480 a year you cannot get a very high-class man in that line because he can get much more in business?