HC Deb 28 February 1949 vol 462 cc11-2
25. Mr. Platts-Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what information he has given to the British Broadcasting Corporation regarding the policy of His Majesty's Government to Poland.

Mr. McNeil

This Department endeavours to supply to the B.B.C. all information about current affairs connected with Poland which may assist them in their overseas broadcasts.

Mr. Platts-Mills

In view of the fact that the British Broadcasting Corporation has not limited it to that most valuable line of information but is broadcasting slanderous personal attacks on members of the Polish Government in their personal capacity, would my right hon. Friend consider some further approach to the British Broadcasting Corporation?

Mr. McNeil

I am unaware of any slanderous attacks, but of course the British Broadcasting Corporation have complete discretion in the arrangement of their programmes.

Mr. Platts-Mills

In view of their complete lack of discretion, will not the right hon. Gentleman consider a more private and direct approach?