HC Deb 03 March 1937 vol 321 cc336-8
5. Mr. Mander

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware of the propaganda broadcasts being sent out from Berlin to various British Dominions, Colonies, and Mandated Territories; and whether, in view of the matter broadcast, any representations are being made as to the undesirability of action of this kind?

Mr. Eden

So far as concerns broadcasts received in the Dominions, the hon. Member will appreciate that the matter is entirely one for the Dominion Governments. As regards the Colonies, Pro- tectorates and Mandated Territories, reports received from Colonial Governments indicate that the broadcasts received from Germany are not of such a nature as to give cause for representation.

Mr. Mander

May I draw the attention of the right hon. Gentleman to certain reports which have been received?

Mr. Eden

I have listened in to one or two of them, and they seem to consist of light music and a praise of German landscapes.

Mr. Thorne

When the German Ambassador returns to London, is the right hon. Gentleman going to have conversations with him about Colonies, in view of what he said the other day?

Mr. Eden

That has nothing to do with broadcasts.

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