HC Deb 19 March 1941 vol 370 cc145-6
21. Mr. Stokes

(for Mr. Cove) asked the Minister of Information by whom, and on what date, was the case for a statement of peace aims made on behalf of the Government over the British Broadcasting Corporation?

Mr. Cooper

I am not aware of any occasion on which the case for a statement of peace aims has been broadcast on behalf of the Government.

Mr. Stokes

Is the Minister not aware that the hon. and gallant Member for Epsom (Sir A. Southby) recently broad- cast a statement on why peace aims should not be announced? Is it not fair that an opportunity should be given to a Member of this House holding the opposite point of view to broadcast that view?

Mr. Cooper

The other point of view has been stated by Mr. Priestley very eloquently.

Mr. Stokes

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of the Reply, I beg to give notice that my hon. Friend or I will raise this matter on the Adjournment at the earliest possible moment.