HC Deb 24 April 1939 vol 346 cc776-7
46. Mr. Banfield

asked the Prime Minister whether he has approved of the appointment of Sir Ernest Fass, the Public Trustee, to be the Director-General of the Ministry of Information to be set up in the event of an emergency; what will be the duties of this office; and what previous experience Sir E. Fass possesses in presenting propaganda in this country and abroad?

The Prime Minister

No appointment has been made to such a post, and the second and third parts of the question, therefore, do not arise.

Mr. Banfield

Can the Prime Minister say whether, in the event of an appointment being made, the responsible Press quarters will be consulted? Will their views be obtained?

The Prime Minister

That is a hypothetical question.

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