HC Deb 13 February 1941 vol 368 c1516
34. Mr. Stokes

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to a publication called "Black Record," by Sir Robert Vansittart; and whether he will have this publication withdrawn from circulation as being likely to lengthen rather than shorten the war?

Mr. Peake

I have nothing to add to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 28th January, except that my hon. Friend is mistaken in suggesting that the Government have power to suppress publications of which he may disapprove.

Mr. Stokes

Does the Under-Secretary not think that the effect of those broadcasts will be to rally all reasonable and patriotic Germans behind their Government rather than the reverse, which is what we want?

Mrs. Tate

Is there such a thing as a reasonable German?

Mr. Stokes

Certainly.