§ 29. Rear-Admiral Beamishasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information whether he will consider the desirability of broadcasting to neutral countries, Germany, and the places held in subjection by her, a selection of the best and most simply and clearly expressed views, as delivered by leaders of world opinion in all peace-loving countries, concerning the causes of the war, the aims and methods of Great Britain and France as opposed to those of Germany, and especially the necessity for the preservation of human rights; and whether, in order to ensure the maximum effect, certain of these broadcasts could be specially adapted and varied to influence by constant and even daily repetition in every country all sections of opinion calculated to strengthen the cause of the Allies?
§ Sir E. GriggI can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that such views as he refers to are constantly quoted by the B.B.C. in all its foreign broadcasts. The value of the repeated presentation of our cause in all its aspects is fully appreciated, and every effort is being made to broadcast it with the maximum effect.
§ Rear-Admiral BeamishIs my hon. Friend aware of a certain tendency to rate enemy propaganda higher than our own, and will he pay particular attention to the efficacy of repetition?
§ Sir E. GriggI can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that the importance of repetition is fully realised.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerIs the Ministry using all its authority to secure the maximum possible facilities for wireless services to foreign countries?
§ Sir E. GriggYes, Sir.