§ 46. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister to what extent recently advice has been officially tendered by Members of the Government to owners of newspapers as to what attitude they should take up on the subject of foreign policy?
§ The Prime MinisterNo such advice has been tendered.
§ Mr. ManderIs it not the case that during recent weeks representations have been made by members of the inner Cabinet to owners and editors of newspapers as to the way in which they should treat the subject of foreign affairs? If it was not done officially, was it done unofficially?
§ The Prime MinisterI have said that no such advice had been tendered.
§ Mr. ManderI am asking the Prime Minister whether it was done unofficially?
§ The Prime MinisterNeither officially nor unofficially.
§ Mr. ManderIn that case, may I ask—
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. Member has asked a question and has twice had an answer.
§ Mr. ManderMay I put another supplementary question on quite a different point?
§ Mr. SpeakerNot if it is a different point.