§ 61. Brigadier Medlicottasked the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been drawn to the unsatisfactory position which arises when serving officers hold unscripted Press conferences on radio or television; and if he will consider banning such interviews in future.
§ Mr. J. R. H. HutchisonMy right hon. Friend understands the difficulties that may arise in this type of broadcast, but he is confident that they will be avoided by the officers selected for such a task. He has no intention of banning broadcasts of this kind, which he believes to be of great value to the Army.