§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he personally authorised a member of the press office in his Department to advise the shop stewards' committee of the London ambulancemen, then contemplating the withdrawal of all ambulance services for Londoners, on how to handle their press and public relations.
§ Mr. EnnalsYes. I was concerned that there should be accurate reporting in the media of what was happening at a particularly sensitive time. A member of my press office gave advice only on the elementary mechanics of organising a press conference. No advice was given on what should or should not be said.