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Ministry of Information (Miss Vera Brittain).

Oral Answers to Questions — Transport. – in the House of Commons at on 21 February 1940.

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Photo of Sir Henry Fildes Sir Henry Fildes , Dumfriesshire

asked the Minister of Information what duties are performed in his Department by Miss Vera Brittain; whether this lady is being sent to the United States by his Department; and, if so, for what purpose?

Photo of Sir John Reith Sir John Reith , Southampton

Miss Brittain is not employed in or by the Ministry of Information. The other part of the Question therefore does not arise.

Photo of Mr Henry Croft Mr Henry Croft , Bournemouth

May I ask whether this lady has had any connection with the Ministry of Information?

Photo of Sir John Reith Sir John Reith , Southampton

No, Sir, none whatever.

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