HC Deb 24 October 1939 vol 352 cc1221-2W
Mr. Lyons

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Information by whom the members of the Advisory Council were chosen; what the the functions of the Council; and how often the Council has met?

Sir E. Grigg

The members of the Advisory Council were, for the most part, chosen before the outbreak of war, being invited to serve by the Minister responsible at the time for the organisation of the Ministry of Information. Since the outbreak of war, three additional members have been invited to serve on the Council by my Noble Friend.

With regard to the second part of the question, the functions of the Council are to make available to the Minister of Information expert and authoritative advice on any problem of the Ministry's work on which he may from time to time require guidance.

With regard to the third part of the question, the Council has met six times.