HC Deb 14 August 1940 vol 364 cc765-6
26. Mr. Mander

asked the Minister of Information whether he will consider the advisability of conducting a series of tests of public opinion in selected constituencies through their Members o[...] Parliament, as an alternative or addition to methods at present employed?

Mr. Cooper

I am always grateful for the co-operation of hon. Members, and if any hon. Member is prepared to give the necessary time to work of this kind, I shall be glad if he will communicate with me.

Mr. Mander

Do I understand from the reply that if a sufficient number of Members send in their names, the right hon. Gentleman will be willing to put into operation a scheme of this kind?

Mr. Cooper

I will gladly go into it with any hon. Member who wishes to co-operate.

Mr. Lawson

What is the need for these tests of public opinion? Why cannot the people be trusted?

Commander Bower

Is it not time we came to the conclusion that the people of this country have guts?

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