HC Deb 27 July 1959 vol 610 cc2-3
2. Captain Pilkington

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps he takes to see that important statements of policy are communicated to the public.

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Robert Allan)

All possible steps are taken.

Captain Pilkington

Did my hon. Friend observe that in reporting the very important debate on foreign affairs on 8th July last the Daily Herald gave 12 column inches to the right hon. Member for Ebbw Vale (Mr. Bevan), 2 inches to his right hon. Friend the Leader of the Opposition, only I inch to the Foreign Secretary and no inches to the Prime Minister? Does my hon. Friend consider that fair reporting?

Mr. Speaker

That is a matter for the newspaper, not for the Government.