§ 12. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Information whether he has secured the services of Italian anti-Fascists in exile in this country for the purpose of propaganda among the Italian people; whether he has taken action to influence the Italian people in this country, the British Empire and neutral countries against Fascist theories and practice, and towards democratic principles of peace and social order; and whether he will secure the services to this end of prominent American citizens of Italian origin?
§ The Minister of Information (Mr. Duff Cooper)The answers to the first two parts of the Question are in the affirmative. As regards the last part, I understand that a number of United States citizens of Italian origin have already voiced their criticism of the action of the Italian Government, but I do not think it would be desirable to enlist the services of United States citizens in the manner suggested.
§ Mr. SorensenMay I ask whether those American citizens of Italian origin who have voiced their criticism of the present Italian Government have had their remarks broadcast from this country to the Italian people?
§ Mr. CooperI am not sure. I will look into the point.