§ 37. Mr. Piratinasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the Central Office of Information, in selecting applicants to lecture on their behalf, inquire of them their political views; and whether these are taken into consideration.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallNo, Sir. But applicants are asked whether they take an active part in party politics and, if so, they are not employed as lecturers.
§ Mr. PiratinCan the Minister say whether any political parties are invited to submit lists of lecturers?
§ Mr. Glenvil HallNo. not as such.
§ Mr. ScollanIs my right hon. Friend aware that almost invariably the person who has no politics is a Tory?
§ Mr. ThurtleWill my right hon. Friend say whether the same scrutiny is made of the political opinions of journalists who are sent abroad to edit British papers?
§ Mr. Glenvil HallI have made it quite clear in my original answer that the test is "an active part in party politics."