HC Deb 29 May 1946 vol 423 c202W
96. Captain F. Noel-Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs when a chairman of the British Council will be appointed.

Mr. McNeil

I regret that I am still not in a position to give a definite answer to this Question.

Lieut.-Colonel Sharp

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether full consideration has now been given to the Report on the British Council by Sir Findlater Stewart; whether a decision has now been taken as to the organisation of British overseas publicity services; and whether he will now make the promised statement on the future constitution and policy of the British Council.

Mr. McNeil

Full consideration has been given to Sir Findlater Stewart's report and to the future of the British Council, and it is hoped to make a statement at an early date.

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