HC Deb 11 May 1967 vol 746 cc1691-2
Q1. Mr. Molloy

asked the Prime Minister if he will place in the Library a copy of his public speech about the economic situation made to a Labour Party meeting in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, on Sunday, 2nd April, 1967.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Harold Wilson)

I have already done so, Sir.

Mr. Molloy

Yes, I am aware of that now, but will my right hon. Friend agree that as that speech showed the remarkable achievements of the British people, initiated by Government legislation— [HON. MEMBERS: "Oh."] Yes, this is so; hon. Members opposite must not be so annoyed at British——

Mr. Speaker

Order. The hon. Gentleman must not interrupt himself.

Mr. Molloy

I was dealing with the cacophonous cackling coming from the cantankerous Conservatives opposite, Mr. Speaker.

Does not my right hon. Friend agree that these achievements ought to be much more publicised, particularly those aspects which assist local government to help ordinary people in the matter of rates and houses? All these things are very important, so will my right hon. Friend see to it that they are given much more publicity and not be so shy of these achievements?

The Prime Minister

I agree with my hon. Friend. In fact, I made the speech to a large meeting. What happens to its ultimate reporting is not a matter for me.