§ 74. Mr. W. Shepherdasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he will issue instructions to Government Departments to limit the size of their Press advertisements to three-inch double columns and so bring them into conformity with commercial practice, in view of the shortage of space in newspapers.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallNo, Sir.
§ Mr. ShepherdWill the Minister give one single reason why he refuses to make those instructions?
§ Mr. HallThe question is obviously based on a misunderstanding. Commercial practice does not limit advertisements to three-inch double columns. If the hon. Member will look at "The Times" this morning he will see that what I say is correct.