HC Deb 05 April 1965 vol 710 c1W
23. Mr. Kershaw

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why he has appointed a private Press adviser and consultant.

Mr. Healey

I asked Mr. Pickering to report on the organisation, staffing and methods of the Defence Public Relations staff, because I believe that the advice of an independent outsider with high qualifications in this field will help both my Department and the Press.