HC Deb 27 January 1958 vol 581 c25
38. Mr. Emyrs Hughes

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to what extent he is now responsible for the publicity in connection with recruiting for Her Majesty's Forces.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Dr. Charles Hill)

While I am responsible for the co-ordination of Government information services, individual Service Ministers remain responsible for their own information output, including recruitment publicity.

Mr. Hughes

Does the right hon. Gentleman think that he could take some responsibility for the co-ordination of recruiting in Scotland? Is he aware that the Royal Scots Fusiliers succeeded in December in recruiting only four and the Highland Light Infantry only three?

Dr. Hill

I am sure that the information the hon. Gentleman gives will be of interest to my right hon. Friend.