§ Q5. Mr. Donnellyasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the uncertainty which exists amongst hon. Members about his television broadcast on national affairs on 24th January; and if he will place a copy of the text in House of Commons Library.
§ The Prime MinisterI do not think this plan is in accordance with precedent. If the hon. Member would like a transcript. I will see whether I can feet one for him.
§ Mr. DonnellyIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that, unlike the hon. Member for the Isle of Ely (Sir H. Legge-Bourke), I saw the broadcast, and that President Kennedy's stimulating State of 225 the Union Message stands out in contrast to the Prime Minister's arrogant soporifics?
§ The Prime MinisterIf the hon. Gentleman saw the broadcast I do not understand why he wants another copy of it, unless it was so good.
§ Mr. JegerIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that part of the uncertainty referred to by my hon. Friend is due to the fact that many people believe that it was not really the Prime Minister on television? Is he aware that it is widely believed that it was, in fact, an actor from "Beyond the Fringe"?
§ The Prime MinisterI am very glad to see such good co-operation between above and below the Gangway opposite in the preparation of this Question.