§ 47. Mr. Gammansasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the success of President Truman's broadcast speech in acquainting the world of the issues at stake in Korea and of the motive and scope of the American contribution to the United Nations, he will consider making a world broadcast and at the same time explain the efforts to fight Communism made by this country in Malaya during the last two years.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir. I propose to broadcast next Sunday evening on the Home and Light Programmes and on the General Overseas Service.
§ Mr. GammansCan the Prime Minister assure the House that his broadcast will be addressed not only to the people of this country, but to the world at large, and that he will not minimise the sacrifices that the people of this country are likely to have to make during the next few months?
§ The Prime MinisterI think I explained that the intention was that the broadcast should also go out on the General Overseas Servie; and, therefore, there will, no doubt, be listeners in the Commonwealth. The hon. Member can be assured, in view of my statement yesterday, that I shall not minimise the difficulties of the present situation.