HC Deb 16 July 1946 vol 425 cc1028-9
20. Mr. Maude

asked the Minister of Works if it was with his authority that an official of his Department gave an interview to the "Evening Standard," which was published in the issue of 9th July, and a copy of which has been sent to him; and, if not, what disciplinary action he proposes to take.

Mr. Tomlinson

The interview took place without the authority of a senior officer of my Department. Statements attributed to my officer in the report of the interview, were not, in fact, made by her, and the report is inaccurate in important major respects. The circumstances in which the interview was given were exceptional, but I am taking steps to prevent any recurrence.