§ 32. Mr. George Thomasasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the reasons for his Department arranging a press conference for Major Farran on his return from Palestine; and whether he now proposes to grant similar facilities to other members of the Army returning from that country.
§ Mr. ShinwellThis interview was arranged in response to numerous requests received from the Press. In view of the very exceptional circumstances in which Major Farran returned to this country, I do not consider that the second part of the Question arises.
§ Mr. ThomasCan my right hon. Friend say whether the circumstances of a court-martial will in future entitle the members of the Armed Services to a Press conference?
§ Mr. ShinwellThat question appears to be highly hypothetical, but if exceptional circumstances justify a Press conference, I should certainly not raise any objection.