§ 53. Mr. Manderasked the Minister of Information whether he will reconsider the advisability of permitting his Regional committees to advise on and criticise the policy of his Department, with a view to increasing their usefulness?
§ Mr. NicolsonRegional committees serving the Ministry of Information are not only permitted, but encouraged, to offer advice. No change of policy is required.
§ Mr. ManderIs it not the case that the Regional advisory committees have unanimously recommended the Ministry of Information to abandon the system of a Member's veto on meetings? Is any notice to be taken of that advice?
§ Mr. NicolsonIt is one thing to offer advice and it is another to pass resolutions of disapproval against the Ministry of Information. The recommendations have been taken into consideration.
§ Mr. ManderBut, as a result of that consideration, have they been negatived?