§ 20. Mr. Maudeasked 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. TomlinsonThe 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 1029 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.