§ 71. Captain Plugge (for Mr. Cary)asked the Minister of Information whether he will reconsider his decision to curtail the British Broadcasting Corporation commentaries by Major-General Collins, and other trained observers, who render 488 an invaluable service in keeping public opinion well informed on operational aspects in different phases of the war?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information (Mr. Harold Nicolson)My right hon. Friend is well aware of the value of such expert talks, provided that they are of a general and informative character and contain no expressions of opinion, either personal or official, about operations which are in progress or in prospect. There is no intention of discontinuing these commentaries.