HC Deb 22 July 1942 vol 382 cc19-20
23. Mr. Ivor Thomas

asked the Minister of Information whether the publication of the Foreign Secretary's message to the French people is to be followed in similar cases?

Mr. Bracken

Yes, certainly, when the importance of the message and- of the occasion warrants it.

Mr. Thomas

Does the Minister agree that the very friendly reception which greeted this very useful publication weakens the case for secrecy over other similar leaflets?

Mr. Bracken

I am afraid I cannot accept the hon. Member's suggestion. This particular leaflet is of just as worthy a standard as all those that went before it.

Mr. Thomas

Are not all leaflets under the authority of the Secretary of State and the Minister of Information?