§ Mr. McGovernasked the Minister of Information whether, in the interests of both countries, he will take steps to put an end to the propaganda now circulating in this country against Eire, particularly that relating to the refuelling of submarines off the West Coast of Ireland from Free State sources?
Mr. CooperThough I have seen one or two reports in the Press relating to the alleged refuelling of submarines off the West Coast of Ireland, I have no knowledge of any propaganda circulating in this country such as is referred to in the hon. Member's Question. So far as I am aware there is no foundation for these allegations and any publicity in this country which tends to impair relations betwen Eire and the United Kingdom is to be strongly deprecated.