HC Deb 29 July 1943 vol 391 c1819W
Sir Smedley Crooke

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider the advisability of setting up a public relations department similar to that of the Ministry of Food to keep the public informed with regard to prices and utility goods which are available?

Captain Waterhouse

The Board of Trade has already a public relations department. Its duties include the giving of information to both the trade and the public on the Government's policy and enactments relating to all consumer goods other than food.