69. Mr. Gammonsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it was with his knowledge and approval that Advertising Report No. 6 to the Nation of 21st December, 1947, which claimed that the year 1947, which began in gloom, was ending in hope, was issued to the Press; and if he is aware of the confusion caused in the public mind by this report, in view of the recent White Papers issued by the Government on the economic situation.
§ Sir S. CrippsThe answer to the first part of the Question is, "Yes," and to the second, "No." On the contrary, it would certainly cause confusion in the public mind if the Government were to suggest that substantial increases in the output of coal, steel, textiles and other commodities were not grounds for hope for the national future.