§ 82. Captain Cunningham-Reidasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport whether he is aware that a British railways' advertisement is appearing in the daily Press which reads "When trains are late often the cause is this, the work of the Hun," and there also appears a picture of a railway bridge wrecked by enemy action, and another picture showing the resultant dislocation of our train service; and, as such propaganda is harmful as well as being a waste of railway funds, will he take steps to prevent this sort of advertisement showing the effectiveness of German bombing?
§ Colonel LlewellinThis series of railway advertisements has proved useful in helping the public to realise that there may be reasons outside the control of the railways for the late running of trains. The pictures do not convey any useful information to the enemy, and I see no reason to intervene in the direction suggested by my hon. and gallant Friend.
§ Captain Cunningham-ReidHas the right hon. and gallant Gentleman consulted anyone else but officials about this question, and is he aware of the fact that a large number of ordinary people do not hold the same view?
§ Colonel LlewellinYes, Sir, I have consulted my own common sense.