HC Deb 09 May 1951 vol 487 cc1945-6
29. Mr. J. Enoch Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps His Majesty's Ambassador in Washington is taking to combat the anti-British propaganda in the United States of America, directed to a boycott of British goods.

Mr. H. Morrison

His Majesty's Ambassador at Washington has reported one public advertisement directed to a boycott of British goods. The best answer to misrepresentations of our policy is, of course, the truth. The British Embassy and Information Service in the United States are at all times engaged in explaining the true facts about the position and policy of His Majesty's Government in trade as in other matters.

Mr. Powell

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have in my hand a large display advertisement from an American provincial newspaper with the legend "Don't buy British," followed by an appeal not to buy British goods? Is this incident unique, as he makes out?

Mr. Morrison

I am advised it is unique. I do not think there is any need for the hon. Gentleman to lie awake at night worrying about it. It is not too bad.

Mrs. Jean Mann

Is my right hon. Friend aware that anti-British propaganda has been continued in the United States by hon. Members opposite and their Friends for the past six years?