HC Deb 04 June 1942 vol 380 c805
46. Mr. Stokes

asked the Prime Minister in what Department the services of Sir Charles Hambro, Lord Bearsted, Captain Lionel Montague, Mr. Brien Clarke, and Mr. H. Sporborg are now employed; and what is their correct military rank?

Mr. Attlee

It would not be in the public interest to give the information asked for by my hon. Friend.

Mr. Stokes

But why—

Mr. Speaker

The right hon. Gentleman has said that it would not be in the public interest to give the information.

Mr. Shinwell

On a point of Order. If a Minister says that it is not in the public interest, cannot that be questioned?

Mr. Speaker

It is as well sometimes to give a Minister credit for knowing what is in the public interest.