HC Deb 14 November 1933 vol 281 cc736-7
47. Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASS

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the difficulties of the times, he will consider the appointment of a Minister of Enlightenment and Propaganda?

The PRIME MINISTER

I do not think that my hon. and gallant. Friend's proposal is practicable.

Sir W. BRASS

How does my right hon. Friend propose to implement the suggestion made at the luncheon at the Trocadero recently?

The PRIME MINISTER

By continuing the practice in this country that party propaganda is to be carried on by private enterprise.

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

Will my right hon. Friend consider abolishing some of the present Ministers instead of wasting money on new Ministers?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think that, if my hon. and gallant Friend were one of them, he would look at it from another point of view.

Mr. LAWSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the country is being enlightened without the appointment of any Minister?