BRITISH INFORMATION SERVICES, U.S.A.

HC Deb 27 January 1948 vol 446 cc136-7W

Mr. Hollis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what reductions have been recently made in the British Information Services in the United States; and for what reasons.

Mr. Mayhew

As the result of a very careful review, the total staff employed by British Information Services in the United States has, in the course of the last 12 months, been reduced by 37. The reason is the compelling necessity for dollar economy.

Mr. Erroll

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why the British Information Services in America have shown preference to Labour Party speakers in the distribution of speeches made in the current B.B.C. political series.

Mr. Mayhew

I do not agree that there has been discrimination, but if the hon. Member has any specific points in mind I will gladly look into them.