UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (DESIGNATION).

HC Deb 08 October 1940 vol 365 cc279-80W

Squadron-Leader Hulbert

asked the Minister of Information whether he will see that in future in official broadcasts the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs is given his correct Ministerial designation?

Mr. Cooper

When the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs broadcast on 10th and 24th July the introductory announcements of his talks gave his correct Ministerial designation in accordance with B.B.C. practice. Short preliminary references to call attention to such talks are, however, included in previous news bulletins and in such references abbreviated forms are often used. I may add that I am informed by the B.B.C. that no representations whatever have been made by my right hon. Friend.