52. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many British journalists have been asked to leave European countries under Communist government; and which are the countries concerned.
§ Mr. Ernest DaviesI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister of State to a similar question in the House on 3rd May.
Air-Commodore HarveyWill the hon. Gentleman say how many foreign journalists have been turned out of Britain?
§ Mr. DaviesNone, Sir. In principle we do not consider that we should descend to the level of those who expel respectable journalists on trumped up and frivolous charges. We prefer to maintain the freedom of the Press.