HC Deb 18 March 1947 vol 435 c200
59. Mr. De la Bére

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he will consider amalgamating the duties of public relation officers and Press officers in order to effect a saving in personnel.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

The Press officer is subordinate to the information officer, whose duties cover a much wider range. The two posts could not normally be effectively combined. In cases where this is possible it is already done.

Mr. De la Bére

Will the right hon. Gentleman explain to the House in very short form exactly what these officers do, because no one really seems to know?