HC Deb 08 March 1949 vol 462 c984
56. Mr. Amory

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is satisfied that the results accruing from the work of the Social Survey Division of the Central Office of Information justify the manpower and the expenditure entailed.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Amory

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that many people. rightly or wrongly, regard these investigators as a species of snooper, and that in those circumstances the replies are likely to be framed with a certain amount of caution?

Mr. Glenvil Hall

I suppose that that is so, although these investigations are excellent in their way, and those who carry them out are warned to be very careful how they put their questions.

Mr. Albu

To make clear the nature of the extremely valuable work done by this department, will my right hon. Friend consider transferring it from the Central Office of Information to the Central Statistical Office?