HC Deb 31 May 1967 vol 747 cc92-3
49. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why press photographers were barred from the recent visit, by hon. Members and the national and local press, to the Military Corrective Training Centre, Colchester; and if he will arrange for photographs of the controversial canvas suit to be released to the press.

Mr. Reynolds

As my hon. Friend's Question rather suggests, the temptation to dwell on pictures of the controversial canvas suit would have been irresistible. I preferred to rely on the balanced testimony of hon. Members and the experienced journalists who visited the Military Corrective Training Centre.

Mr. Driberg

If there was nothing to hide, why not let it be seen?

Mr. Reynolds

I made arrangements for it to be seen by about seven hon. Members of the House and 16 journalists.

Mr. Driberg

And the public generally?