HC Deb 23 May 1938 vol 336 cc860-1
79. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware of the growing practice on the part of correspondence colleges and similar institutions of advertising in newspapers in terms suggesting that they have the disposal of lucrative employment in Government service, particularly the Metropolitan Police Force and the Post Office; and will he take steps to end the publication of these misleading advertisements?

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Captain, Euan Wallace)

I have no reason to think that there is any misunderstanding as to the fact that correspondence colleges and institutions of the kind referred to in the question have no rights or privileges of any kind in connection with appointments to the Government Service. But if the hon. Member can give me particulars of any definitely misleading advertisement, I shall be glad to look into the matter.

Mr. Gallacher

Is the Minister not aware that advertisements appear containing such statements as "Many Government posts vacant," with particulars of appointments, and that this gives the impression that the heads of these concerns have some control in the matter? I will give the right hon. and gallant Gentleman copies of one or two of the advertisements, so that he may see them for himself?