§ 11. Sir H. Williamsasked the Minister of Information whether he is aware that a document issued by the British Israel World Federation states that if he is satisfied that, in the opinion of a large and influential section of the community, the Federation is rendering an essential service of national importance, he may relax certain restrictions in favour of the Federation; what promise has been given to this Federation in this direction; and whether he is aware that, as a result of this promise, hon. Members have been subjected to a circularising campaign?
§ The Minister of Information (Mr. Duff Cooper)I am aware of the document, but I have made no promise of any kind to the Federation, and I am not responsible for the circularising campaign on which the Federation has seen fit to embark.
§ Sir H. WilliamsHas my right hon. Friend noticed that, in the document which accompanies the so-called declaration, there is a statement that a promise has been made, apparently by the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Supply, that if they got enough support, they would have certain privileges?
§ Mr. CooperNo such promise, and no other promise, has been made whatever by the Ministry of Information.