HC Deb 04 December 1957 vol 579 cc363-4
10. Mr. Iremonger

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what official use is made by his Department of the special information service reports, published at Alderbourne Manor, Gerrards Cross.

Mr. Ian Harvey

None, Sir.

Mr. Iremonger

Is my hon. Friend aware that advertising matter being circulated about these reports says: This service is used by the agencies of every important Government in the world which is an implication that in some sort of way Her Majesty's Government are committed? In view of the highly undesirable nature of the contents of these documents, can my hon. Friend give a firm assurance that the Government in no way subscribe to them?

Mr. Harvey

I have given that assurance and I have no desire to add to that advertising material.