HC Deb 23 February 1960 vol 618 cc28-9W
48. Mr. S. Silverman

asked the Prime Minister to what extent responsibility for publicity abroad is shared between the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

The Prime Minister

Responsibility for United Kingdom publicity in foreign countries rests with lily right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary. As I told the House on 13th November, 1958, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is responsible for the co-ordination of Government information services at home and overseas, but individual Ministers remain responsible for the information policy of their Departments.