HC Deb 08 October 1946 vol 427 c7
4. Mr. W. J. Brown

asked the Minister of Labour in what circumstances, and on what grounds, he declined to open a Press conference in Newcastle on 30th July, until Press reporters had first produced trade union membership cards.

Mr. Isaacs

It is not true that I declined to open the conference in question until Press reporters had produced trade union membership cards.

Mr. Henry Strauss

Was it with the approval of the right hon. Gentleman that his Public Relations Officer wrote to the Press to explain that the Minister was trying to be funny?

Mr. Isaacs

As there is a Question upon that point addressed to the Prime Minister, I would suggest that the matter be deferred until then.