§ 33. Mr. Ivor Thomasasked the Minister of Information whether he proposes to maintain the Political Warfare Executive in being, or to substitute other arrangements for the control of propaganda to enemy and enemy-occupied countries?
§ Mr. BrackenNo, Sir. Political Warfare is no longer conducted by an executive committee. A Director-General has been appointed.
§ Captain PluggeDoes it come within the purview of the Political Warfare Executive to construct and operate broadcasting stations in the Mediterranean, or should that work come under the B.B.C.?
§ Mr. BrackenI really could not answer that question without notice.
§ Mr. ThomasWhat are the arrangements now for conducting propaganda in the enemy-occupied countries?
§ Mr. BrackenI have only just become responsible for the administration of this Department, and it is in process of reorganisation. Perhaps the hon. Member will put down a Question.
§ Mr. ThomasWill the right hon. Gentleman undertake to publish the names of those responsible for conducting propaganda?
§ Mr. BrackenI will not undertake to publish the names, but I will undertake to consider publication of the names.
§ Mr. BrackenThe splendid work done in the past will go on in full swing.