HC Deb 12 August 1947 vol 441 c2251
23. Mr. Driberg

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what are the qualifications of Mr. Robert J. Scrutton for employment as a lecturer on behalf of the Central Office of Information.

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Glenvil Hall)

Mr. Scrutton has given one series of lectures on the production drive. No arrangement has been made to re-engage him.

Mr. Driberg

Can we take it, then, that this man has not, as he has stated, been engaged for a further series of lectures?

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Not to my knowledge.

Mr. Quintin Hogg

What is there against this man apart from the fact that his political views do not agree with those of the hon. Member for Maldon (Mr. Driberg)?