HC Deb 24 November 1952 vol 508 c31
53. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent the official publication and circulation of literature describing British policy and achievements since the war has been curtailed in the United States of America and in other friendly countries.

Mr. Nutting

There was, of course, a great reduction of information work at the end of the war, and since then there has been much further reduction for reasons of economy. These reductions cover all countries and all forms of activity, not only those which the hon. Member mentions. If the hon. Member will define his requirements in detail, I shall be glad to communicate to him the information he desires.

Mr. Sorensen

Is the Minister aware that a great deal of the literature sent out from our information office in America is quite out-of-date and that a great deal of the literature which was sent out earlier had influential results? Can he reconsider this unnecessary and unfortunate economy, so that we can convey to America what we are doing and achieving in this country?

Mr. Nutting

I will certainly look into the point mentioned by the hon. Member.