§ 63. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Supply whether, in view of the shortage of newsprint, he has yet decided whether he can continue to provide newsprint for 13 Polish newspapers published in this country; and to what extent he proposes to reduce the number?
§ The Minister of Supply (Sir Andrew Duncan)Two of these journals have ceased publication. I am in consultation with my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for War and the Minister of Information regarding the remainder. The need of the Polish forces and civilians now in this country for publications in their own language has, of course, to be borne in mind.
§ Mr. LipsonWhile I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer, will he bear in mind that, while paper was being provided for these newspapers, a unit of the Royal Air Force was denied newsprint for the continuation of its own publication, and ought not such a requirement be given consideration?
§ Sir A. DuncanYes, Sir, but, unfortunately, it is a question of the supply of paper.
§ Commander Locker-LampsonWill the Minister put a stop to the publication of circulars?