§ 6. Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Prime Minister whether he has had brought to his notice the recrudescence of broadcasts authorised by the Reich Ministry of Propaganda, which are de signed to incite he Arabs to violence against the Jews in Palestine; and what steps he proposes to take against this abuse of the international broadcasting system which is likely to lead to deaths and destruction of property?
§ Mr. ButlerIt is unfortunately true that much propaganda of an anti-British nature is published in the German Arabic broadcasts and much inaccurate information especially regarding Palestine, but they do not appear to contain any direct incitement to violence; the second part of the question does not, therefore, arise.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherIf nothing can be done by way of intervention with the German Government, would the right hon. Gentleman consider the possibility of action being taken by the Palestinian Government, and would it not be well for the High Commissioner to broadcast denials of these allegations?
§ Mr. ButlerThe British Broadcasting Corporation have broadcast denials of the worst of these allegations which, as I have said before, are without any foundation or truth. I do not think a direct approach would be likely to achieve the result which the hon. and gallant Member desires.
§ Commander Locker-LampsonWould it not be better if we had more money available for propaganda?