HC Deb 27 February 1946 vol 419 c1913
46. Mr. Janner

asked the Prime Minister whether he is yet in a position to indicate what is to be the future status and responsibility of the Minister of Information.

The Prime Minister

I would ask my hon. Friend to await the statement which I hope to make in the near future about Government publicity services.

Mr. Janner

Can my right hon. Friend say whether he will be able to give an answer if a similar Question is put to him in a week or a fortnight?

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir, I think so.

Wing-Commander Hulbert

Which Minister will now answer for that Department in the House?

The Prime Minister

I think an announcement has already been made that the Postmaster-General will be looking after the Ministry of Information, pending its winding up.

Wing-Commander Hulbert

That means that the Assistant Postmaster-General will answer in this House?

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir.

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