HC Deb 18 April 1956 vol 551 cc986-7
12. Mr. P. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is satisfied with the effectiveness of the Government information services in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nutting

My right hon. and learned Friend is satisfied with the effectiveness of these services.

Mr. Williams

In view of the apparent satisfaction of the Foreign Secretary, may I ask him if it is really a cause for satisfaction that the aviation industry in America, particularly in California, still thinks that America holds the world air speed record? It really cannot be a very good advertisement for our information services if America believes that.

Mr. Nutting

I am informed that considerable publicity was obtained in the United States for the British air speed record. If my hon. Friend will draw my attention to any particular person who is unaware of that, I will see that he is made aware of it.