45. Major Hicks-Beachasked the Lord President of the Council whether he is aware that Major H. Hunter, a speaker from the Central Office of Information, expressed controversial political opinions at a conference in Cheltenham; and if he will take steps to ensure that Central Office of Information speakers do not undertake political propaganda on behalf of the Government.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. William Whiteley)I have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend has had inquiries made. There is no evidence to support the suggestion that this lecturer expressed controversial political opinions. In reply to the second part of the hon. and gallant Member's Question, my right hon. Friend is satisfied that the present precautions are adequate.
Major Hicks-BeachIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that my information comes from the "Co-operative News," and I shall be happy to send him a copy?