HC Deb 24 October 1945 vol 414 cc2010-1
48. Mr. Pickthorn

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government has now determined its policy about the future of the Ministry of Information; and, if so, what is the policy and when will it come into force.

49. Mr. Reeves

asked the Prime Minister whether any decision has yet been taken as to the future of the Ministry of Information in view of the ending of its war-time functions.

The Prime Minister

This is under immediate consideration, but it is not possible to make a statement at present.

Mr. Kenneth Lindsay

Whatever may happen to the home side of this Ministry, which may well peter out, will the right hon. Gentleman assure us that the overseas part will not be done away with until an over-all decision is taken, covering the British Council and the B.B.C.?

The Prime Minister

Yes. This matter is under general consideration in respect of the whole problem of our representation overseas and the need for seeing that news information about this country is properly put across to the countries outside it.