HC Deb 23 April 1941 vol 371 cc148-9
12. Captain Cunningham-Reid

asked 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-Reid

Why do we not obtain the services of more men better qualified for this important job?

Mr. Cooper

We have obtained the services of the people who, we think, are best qualified.