HC Deb 30 July 1941 vol 373 c1390
28. Mr. Granville

asked the Minister of Information what steps he is taking to expedite the release of spot-news and topical pictures to the Dominions and the United States of America?

Mr. Bracken

I am continually discussing this matter with the Departments concerned with the production of such news and pictures.

Mr. Granville

Will the Minister take into consideration the statements made by eminent American journalists, such as Miss Dorothy Thompson, who said, "We want more hot news in America," and also Mr. Quentin Reynolds? Will he give the same attention and vigour to this Question as to the previous one I asked him?

Mr. Bracken

I am very much obliged to my hon. Friend. I regard this as the most important part of my job of all, and I am doing my best to get news to the Dominions and the United States.

Mr. Leach

Could the Minister define "spot" news or "hot" news?

Mr. Bracken

I do not think I should like to do so at the present time. I should like notice of that question.