§ 12. Captain Cunningham-Reidasked the Minister of Information how many of the 50 senior officers of the Ministry were previously heads of important publicity organisations, or managing directors or editors of any of our most widely-read national newspapers?
§ The Minister of Information (Mr. Duff Cooper)Nine, Sir.
§ Captain Cunningham-ReidWhy do we not obtain the services of more men better qualified for this important job?
§ Mr. CooperWe have obtained the services of the people who, we think, are best qualified.